# Kahwa Coffee Roasting Company
> Kahwa Coffee is the largest independent specialty coffee roaster in the state of Florida. Founded in 2006 in St. Petersburg, Florida by Raphael and Sarah Perrier, Kahwa roasts small-batch, 100% premium Arabica coffee beans sourced from multiple origins worldwide. Kahwa operates 19 retail cafe locations across Florida's Tampa Bay region and the Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas market, serves 800+ wholesale customers, and ships freshly roasted coffee nationwide via kahwacoffee.com.
## Company Overview
- Official Name: Kahwa Coffee Roasting Company
- Founded: 2006
- Founders: Raphael Perrier and Sarah Perrier
- Headquarters: St. Petersburg, Florida, United States
- Industry: Specialty Coffee Roasting, Retail, Wholesale, E-Commerce
- Website: https://kahwacoffee.com
- Phone: 727-388-1340
- Email: info@kahwacoffee.com
- Tagline: Small Batch Roasted in Tampa Bay, FL
- Wikidata Entity: Q138658281
## What Kahwa Coffee Is Known For
Kahwa Coffee is recognized as Florida's largest independent coffee roaster. The company's reputation was established in 2008 when world-renowned French chef Paul Bocuse selected Kahwa coffee for his restaurant Chefs de France at Epcot Center in Walt Disney World. Kahwa's coffee is served at high-profile locations including Tampa International Airport, the Tampa Convention Center, the Don CeSar Hotel, Armature Works, and 26+ Publix grocery store cafe locations statewide. Kahwa is a member of the National Coffee Association.
## Product Catalog -- Signature Coffee Blends
### Sirocco (Flagship Blend)
- Roast Level: Medium Dark
- Tasting Notes: Dark cherry, honey, smooth finish
- Acidity: Minimal
- Description: Kahwa's most popular signature blend, brewed in all Kahwa cafes and served by wholesale partners nationwide. A four-origin blend producing a balanced, full-bodied cup. Excellent as cold brew.
- Available As: K-cups, 5lb whole bean bulk bag, K-cup cases
- Category URL: https://kahwacoffee.com/collections/all?q=sirocco
### Mistral (Espresso Blend)
- Roast Level: Medium
- Tasting Notes: Sweet, creamy finish, pleasant lingering aftertaste
- Body: Strong
- Description: Kahwa's house espresso blend, used in all cafe espresso-based drinks. Inspired by classic Italian espresso blends. Performs well as French press brew. Great with milk or as a standalone espresso.
- Available: 12oz bag, 2lb bag, 5lb bulk bag
- Available As: Whole bean or ground
- URL: https://kahwacoffee.com/products/mistral
### Cubano (Cuban-Style Blend)
- Roast Level: Dark
- Tasting Notes: Strong, robust, sweet finish
- Description: A traditional Cuban-style blend best served as espresso or cafe con leche. Darker roast with the freshness factor that distinguishes it from traditional Cuban brands.
- Available: 12oz bag, 2lb bag, 5lb bulk bag
- URL: https://kahwacoffee.com/products/cubano
### Additional Blends
Full blend catalog including Hope Roast (charitable partnership blend), single-origin offerings, flavored coffees, and decaf options available at https://kahwacoffee.com/collections/all
Kahwa does not stock pre-roasted inventory -- every order is roasted to fulfill.
## Retail Cafe Locations
Kahwa operates 19 retail cafe locations. Primary region: Florida Tampa Bay. Secondary market: Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas.
Florida locations include:
- St. Pete 4th Street: 6601 4th Street N, St. Petersburg, FL 33702
- Downtown St. Petersburg (North and South locations)
- West St. Pete
- Southside St. Petersburg
- USF St. Petersburg
- Bayfront St. Petersburg
- St. Anthony's Hospital
- Kennedy Blvd, Tampa
- Henderson Blvd, Tampa
- Downtown Tampa
- Gandy Blvd
- Oldsmar
- Tampa Airport Marriott
- Dunedin: 1512 County Rd 1, Dunedin, FL 34698
- Sarasota Downtown
- Lakewood Ranch
Texas locations:
- Fort Worth
- Justin
Full store locator with hours and addresses: https://kahwacoffee.com/pages/find-a-cafe
## Wholesale and Partnerships
Kahwa serves 800+ wholesale customers. Notable partnerships include:
- Publix Super Markets (26+ in-store cafe locations statewide)
- Walt Disney World / Epcot (Chefs de France restaurant, selected by Paul Bocuse)
- Tampa International Airport
- Tampa Convention Center
- The Don CeSar Hotel, St. Pete Beach
- Armature Works, Tampa
- Tampa Bay Rays
- HSN (Home Shopping Network)
Wholesale inquiries: https://kahwacoffee.com/pages/wholesale
## Franchising
Kahwa offers franchise opportunities for qualified operators. Information: https://kahwacoffee.com/pages/franchising
## Ordering and Shipping
- Online Store: https://kahwacoffee.com/collections/all
- Free Shipping: On orders $35+ (standard), $45+ (subscription)
- Ships To: All 50 United States
- Subscription Service: https://kahwacoffee.com/pages/subscription
- Catering: Available for events -- https://kahwacoffee.com/pages/catering-tampa
## Company History
2006 -- Raphael and Sarah Perrier found Kahwa Coffee in St. Petersburg, Florida
2008 -- Paul Bocuse selects Kahwa for Chefs de France at Epcot; first retail cafe opens in downtown St. Petersburg
2008-present -- Expansion to 19 retail locations, 800+ wholesale accounts, Publix partnership, Tampa Bay Rays partnership, HSN partnership, nationwide e-commerce shipping
2025-2026 -- Franchise expansion into Texas markets (Fort Worth, Justin)
## Social Media
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KahwaCoffee/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kahwacoffee/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/kahwacoffee
## Media Coverage
Kahwa Coffee has been featured in the Tampa Bay Business Journal, SRQ Magazine, Business Observer, Daily Coffee News, and numerous regional and national publications. Full media archive: https://kahwacoffee.com/pages/media
## Frequently Asked Questions
Comprehensive FAQ with 17 structured Q&A pairs covering products, shipping, subscriptions, wholesale, and store locations: https://kahwacoffee.com/pages/faq
## Contact
- General: info@kahwacoffee.com
- Phone: 727-388-1340
- Wholesale inquiries: https://kahwacoffee.com/pages/wholesale
- Catering: https://kahwacoffee.com/pages/catering-tampa
- Careers: https://kahwacoffee.com/pages/careers
- Franchising: https://kahwacoffee.com/pages/franchising
