Small-Batch Roaster · Turlock, California

Every Cup Tells
a Story Worth Savoring

We source exceptional single-origin green coffee, then roast it in small batches on our 1950s cast-iron drum roaster — the same way it's always been done. No shortcuts. No filler. Just honest, remarkable coffee.

☕ Small-batch roasted 🌍 Single-origin sourced 🛢 1950s drum roaster 📦 Ships same week
Our Story

Roasted in Small Batches the Old Way

Oak Barrel Coffee started with a simple conviction: great coffee deserves great care. We scour growing regions — Ethiopia, Colombia, Indonesia, and beyond — to find green coffees with something to say, then bring them home to Turlock.

Our roasting heart is a 1950s cast-iron drum roaster, restored to its original glory. Unlike modern high-throughput machines, our drum roaster moves slowly and deliberately, allowing heat to develop the bean evenly from the inside out. The result? A cup with clarity, sweetness, and complexity that mass-roasted coffee simply can't match.

Each batch is just big enough to stay consistent, and small enough to stay intentional. We cup every roast before it ships. If it doesn't pass, it doesn't leave the roastery.

Explore Our Coffees
1950s
Vintage drum roaster, still going strong
100%
Single-origin green coffee
Small
Batches roasted to order
Cupped
Every roast, before it ships
Current Offerings

Our Coffees

Three exceptional single-origins, available as whole bean or ground. Each bag is 12 oz, roasted to order and shipped within days of the roast date.

🇪🇹 Ethiopia · Guji Zone
Light Roast

Ethiopia Guji

Tasting notes:

Blueberry jam · Jasmine · Dark chocolate · Meyer lemon finish

Grown in the elevated highlands of the Guji Zone, this natural-processed coffee is vibrant and fruit-forward. The jasmine florals open up as the cup cools — drink it slow.

🇮🇩 Indonesia · Sumatra
Dark Roast

Sumatra Mandheling

Tasting notes:

Dark cedar · Bittersweet chocolate · Earthy spice · Long, smoky finish

Wet-hulled in the traditional Giling Basah style, this Sumatran heavyweight delivers a rich, syrupy body with a deep, earthy complexity. Perfect for espresso or a French press on a cold morning.

All coffees available as whole bean or ground. Orders ship within 2–3 days of roast date. Questions? Get in touch.

For Cafes & Restaurants

Wholesale Partnerships

We work with a small number of cafes, restaurants, and independent retailers who share our commitment to quality. If you're looking for a roaster who will be just as invested in your cup as you are, let's talk.

  • ✔ Custom roast profiles for your menu
  • ✔ Flexible order quantities — no huge minimums
  • ✔ Consistent weekly or bi-weekly delivery
  • ✔ Staff training and cupping sessions available
  • ✔ Turlock and Central Valley delivery, or ship anywhere in CA
Inquire About Wholesale
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Current Wholesale Partners

We keep our wholesale roster intentionally small so every partner gets our full attention. We're currently accepting inquiries from new accounts — reach out and tell us about your café.

Minimum order: 5 lbs / week
Lead time: 3–5 business days
Pricing: Discussed on inquiry

Get In Touch

Contact Us

Whether you're placing a coffee order, asking about wholesale, or just want to talk shop — we'd love to hear from you.

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Location

Turlock, California

Roastery visits by appointment

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Orders & Shipping

Ships within 2–3 days of roast date

Whole bean or ground · 12 oz bags

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Wholesale Inquiries

We're accepting new café accounts

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Response Time

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