The U.S. specialty coffee market, now valued at nearly $48 billion, has seen a wave of independent roasters adopt direct-to-consumer models that prioritize freshness and small-batch production. Space Dog Coffee is among them, offering roast-to-order beans shipped nationwide through its own e-commerce storefront.
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