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Every amazing day starts off with the perfect cup of coffee, and Tasting Table is here to help make every day a great with its list of the absolute best coffee roasters in every state:
“If you want to get away from national and international coffee chains like Starbucks and Dunkin' Donuts and try some truly independent coffee roasters instead, you've come to the right place. Though coffee has now become a cheaply mass-produced and consumed beverage, many coffee aficionados prefer to grab a cup of joe that has been sourced from well-cultivated and sustainable farms worldwide, prepared by the most experienced roasters, and served by knowledgeable baristas.
This list features the best coffee roaster in each state, so no matter where you live, you can find beans that will give a whole new flavor to your morning energy boost. Drop by the roasters' associated cafes, or if it doesn't have one (or you'd rather stay at home), get your favorite varietals delivered to your door.”
Cutbow Coffee takes the top spot in New Mexico:
“Paul Gallegos, one of the pre-eminent artisan coffee roasters in the country, perhaps even the world, heads up the quirky New Mexico café and roastery known as Cutbow Coffee. Before setting up shop in Albuquerque, Gallegos spent years roasting 70 million pounds plus of beans for Peet's Coffee. If you're interested in the process of making coffee, from bean to cup, you can attend one of the weekly cuppings that take place every Friday at noon.”