Seven Hills Coffee Roasters

In 1986, Cincinnati natives Joe Morris (left) and Andy Timmerman (right) rented a small warehouse in Bond Hill and purchased a ¼ bag Sivetz Coffee Roasting Machine. Dissatisfied with the corporate world they had discovered in their 20s, the former college roommates yearned to create a company with a product and culture they could believe in. 

In those early years, their fresh roasted coffee reached consumers through independent food co-ops and health food stores throughout the Midwest. As entrepreneurs like Peet’s Coffee began to spread the concept of the espresso based coffeehouse, the company’s focus turned to providing the coffee and equipment needed to produce a uniquely sweet and creamy espresso. Later they added fine teas, Italian syrups, chai and other popular items to create a one-stop shop of coffee bar necessities.

In 1999, Seven Hills Coffee joined the sustainability movement, becoming one of the first Fair Trade certified coffee roasters in the country. Since then we have sold nearly 700,000 pounds of organic Fair Trade coffee, helping farmers and their families enjoy a better life through better wages and environmental stewardship.