The annual "Roaster of the Year" title is awarded to candidates that servecoffee of superior quality, demonstrate a strong commitment to sustainablepractices and their employees, among other criteria.

"We never set out with the intent of winning awards," said PT's Coffeeco-founder Jeff Taylor, "but it is gratifying to gain recognition for doingbusiness the way that we feel is right; for example, through our DirectTrade program that develops relationships with farmers who are rewarded forexceptional quality, sustainability and commitment to their communities."

PT's Coffee edged out North America's top specialty coffee roasters in the large(Macro) roaster category (companies roasting more than 100,000 pounds ofcoffee annually) to win the industry accolade.

"I am proud to have PT's Coffee Roasting Co. represent Roast magazine asour 2009 Roaster of the Year," said publisher Connie Blumhardt. "PT'sCoffee encompasses all the qualities that we look for in our Roaster of theYear -- environmentally and socially responsible, innovative roasting, astrong commitment their employees and of course, serving great coffee."

Two categories of the award are presented each year. Winning the small(Micro) roaster category was Coffee Klatch of San Dimas, CA. Owner MikePerry is a friend and frequent coffee buyer with PT's Coffee.

About PT's Coffee Roasting Co.

PT's Coffee Roasting Co. began in 1993 as a single coffee shop in Topeka,Kansas, later expanding into coffee roasting in 1997. PT's Coffee nowroasts over 100 tons of premium specialty coffee annually for wholesaleclients and operates 3 retail locations in Topeka and Overland Park.

Recognized for award-winning small lot coffees, PT's Coffee is among theleading roasters reviewed by industry resource Coffee Review, receiving theguide's highest ever rating of 97 points. PT's Coffee manager Pete Licataranked 2nd in competition at the 2007 & 2008 U.S. Barista Championships.

PT's Coffee can be found at fine coffee shops and restaurants nationwideand in select Whole Foods locations. For more information or to try PT'saward-winning coffee, call 888-678-5282 or visit http://www.ptscoffee.com.

About Roast Magazine

Roast magazine is a bi-monthly technical trade magazine dedicated to thesuccess and growth of the specialty coffee industry. Roast addresses theart, science and business of coffee roasters by covering the issues mostimportant to them with high quality editorial focused on the technicalaspects of coffee. For more information, visithttp://www.roastmagazine.com.

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