About Swing's Coffee

Swing’s Coffee Roasters has been part of the Washington, DC coffee culture for over 100 years, originally established in Washington, D.C. by Michael Edward Swing and his son, Edward Swing, in 1916. Father and son found a ready market for premium Arabica beans which were imported from Africa, Latin America, and the Far East. In 1920, the company opened its now historic Mesco (M.E. Swing Co.) Coffee Roasters building at 1 At Swing’s Coffee Roasters, we roast ethically-sourced coffees with artisan efforts developed over generations. We care about the journey coffee takes and the people it comes in contact with along the way, understanding that remarkable coffee is the end result of many. We continue to pursue and adhere to best practices in coffee, in order to deliver substantive and sustainable quality. Our commitment is to continually exceed expectations for our customers, employees and our community. HOW WE SOURCE Our commitment to sustainable, traceable and transparent supply chain ensures and encourages not only cup quality from the farm gate to our cupping lab, but ever-increasing sustainable livelihoods for all involved in coffee production and preparation. Our Home Grown coffee buying initiative commits a year-over-year percentage increase of our green coffee purchases towards family–farmed small-holder farms. Our partners utilize sustainable growing and agronomic practices, as well as re-invest in quality and community fostering long-term relationships.Read their story