In 2014, Sheri and Kyle Young founded Switters Coffee as a passion project-driven by their deep appreciation for high-quality flash-chilled coffee. Unlike typical cold brews that compromise the complex flavor profiles of premium blends, Switters Coffee offers a year-round iced coffee experience that captures the tastes Sheri and her husband enjoyed in Southeast Asia.

Innovative Brewing Technique

Switters Coffee differentiates itself with a unique Japanese brewing method. Instead of the prolonged steeping in cool water typical of cold brew, Switters brews its coffee hot and then flash-chills it to 40 degrees Fahrenheit. This technique ensures the preservation of each blend’s distinct flavor profile, setting a high-standard in local iced coffee production.

Future-Focused Sustainable Practices

Partnership with Compost Nashville

A pivotal aspect of Switters' sustainability initiative is its partnership with Compost Nashville. This collaboration has enabled Switters to compost over 59,543 pounds of coffee grounds since February 2021. The compost produced is then donated to local projects like the Brooklyn Heights Community Garden, demonstrating Switters' commitment to community and environmental stewardship.

Collaboration with Greenspark

Understanding the environmental footprint of coffee shops, Switters has also teamed up with Greenspark. Every online purchase contributes to global projects aimed at removing plastics from our oceans and sponsoring reforestation in coffee-producing nations such as Madagascar, Haiti, and Nicaragua. To date, Switters' efforts have resulted in the planting of 893 trees and the rescue of 2,920 plastic bottles.

Packaging Updates

In 2019, Switters took a significant step towards sustainability by opting for aluminum cans, a highly-recyclable packaging material. This choice not only helps maintain the coffee's flavor during shipping but also supports a circular economy.

The New "Natte"

Switters Coffee is constantly refining their iced coffee options and developing new flavors. The latest addition to their product line is the "Natte", a creamy mocha latte without sugar, sweeteners, milk, preservatives, or artificial flavors. Instead, it's enriched with nitro, cacao, and vanilla beans, offering a pure, invigorating coffee experience.

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