John conti Coffee Company
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The john conti Coffee Company is a roaster and supplier of high-grown Arabican coffees.[1] The company was founded in 1962 and is based in Louisville, Kentucky, where its roasting facility also resides.[1][2] Since 1990, it has used the trademark "The Best Coffee in Town". Beyond coffee, the company also makes Contea brand iced tea[3] and Aqua Conti bottled water.[4]
Aqua Conti
| Founded | 1962 |
|---|---|
| Founder | John Conti |
| Headquarters | 4406 Ole Brickyard Circle, |
| Brands | Contea Aqua Conti |
| Parent | Canteen of Kentuckiana |
| Website | johnconti |
History
John Conti started the company in 1962 in Louisville, Kentucky[5][2][6] as the john conti Vending Co.[7] The company began installing coffee units at offices in 1971 and opened a coffee store in 1976.[7] With the coffee business expanding, the vending business was sold in 1982.[7]
In 1977, the Louisville Today Magazine named it "The Best Coffee in Town". In 1990, the company applied for and received that tagline as a trademark.[7]
A coffee museum that offered free coffee was built next to the Louisville factory,[8] and operated until 2011.[9] The brand expanded its market, being sold at Walmart[10] and offered in single-serve brewing pods.[11] It made a number of acquisitions to expand its presence.[2][12]
John Conti retired in 2014, with Canteen of Kentuckiana subsequently running the business.[2][13]
Products
john Conti makes small batches of artisanal coffee.[14] Beyond coffee, the company also makes Contea brand iced tea and Aqua Conti bottled water.[4]
