Clean Coffee You Can Trust: Why Independent Third-Party Testing Matters

At The Lawman Coffee Co., we believe you should know more about the coffee you drink every morning. Great coffee should taste smooth and fresh, but customers should also feel confident about where it comes from and how its quality is verified.

That is why we independently third-party test our coffee.

Our beans are grown outside the United States, as coffee requires specific tropical growing conditions. Independent testing gives us additional information about the coffee we sell and provides our customers with greater confidence in every cup.

What Is Third-Party-Tested Coffee?

Third-party testing means samples of our coffee are examined by an independent laboratory rather than relying solely on claims made by a grower, importer or roaster.

Our coffee has been independently tested for mycotoxins, mold and yeast. This extra step helps us verify that our coffee meets the cleanliness and quality standards we expect for our family, our business and our customers.

“Clean coffee” has become a popular marketing phrase, but we believe it should mean more than words printed on a package. Independent laboratory testing provides actual information about the coffee being tested.

Is Third-Party-Tested Coffee Better Than Organic Coffee?

Organic certification and independent testing serve two different purposes.

Organic certification primarily explains how coffee is grown and processed, including rules regarding certain pesticides, fertilizers and agricultural practices. However, an organic label does not necessarily mean the finished coffee has been independently tested for mold, yeast or mycotoxins.

Independent laboratory testing examines the coffee itself for the specific substances included in the analysis.

A simple way to understand the difference is:

Organic certification explains how coffee is grown. Independent testing helps verify the cleanliness of the tested coffee itself.

We are not suggesting that organic coffee is bad. Organic certification can be meaningful, but independent testing provides another level of transparency for customers who want to know more about the coffee they are drinking.

For The Lawman Coffee Co., testing is the better fit for the direct verification and confidence we want to provide.

Why Testing Coffee Grown Outside the United States Matters

Coffee plants need tropical temperatures, rainfall, elevation and soil conditions that are generally found outside the continental United States. That means most coffee consumed in America begins its journey on farms in other parts of the world.

Because our beans travel from another country before reaching your cup, we believe knowing our source and independently testing our coffee are important.

We also maintain a relationship with our coffee farmer and use beans from the same farm year after year. This relationship gives us greater consistency in the source, flavor and overall quality of our coffee.

Instead of constantly changing farms based solely on price, we value consistency, dependable sourcing and a lasting relationship with the people behind the beans.

Meet Our New Butter Rum Coffee

While quality and testing matter, coffee should also be something you look forward to drinking.

Our newest release is Butter Rum Coffee—a smooth, inviting flavored coffee featuring the warm character of aged rum and rich, creamy vanilla.

Butter Rum offers a buttery sweetness, a comforting aroma and a mellow rum-inspired finish. The flavor is noticeable without overpowering the coffee, making it a great choice for anyone who enjoys warm, dessert-inspired flavors.

Butter Rum Coffee is currently available in:

• Ground coffee

• K-Cup-compatible coffee pods

Butter Rum is not available in whole bean.

Enjoy it black, add a splash of cream or use it to make a coffeehouse-style drink at home. It is a smooth choice for an early East Tennessee morning, an after-dinner cup or a relaxing weekend on the back porch.

Never Run Out with The Lawman Coffee Club

Butter Rum Coffee can also be selected through The Lawman Coffee Club.

Coffee Club members save 15% and can choose a schedule that fits their household. Coffee can be delivered monthly or every two or three months, and vacation mode is available when you need to pause an upcoming order.

It is an easy way to keep Butter Rum or another Lawman favorite on hand without having to remember when it is time to reorder.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is organic coffee automatically free from mold and mycotoxins?

No. Organic certification focuses primarily on agricultural and processing practices. It does not automatically mean the finished coffee has been independently tested for mold, yeast or mycotoxins.

What does independently tested coffee mean?

It means coffee samples are analyzed by an independent laboratory for the specific substances included in the requested testing.

Where does The Lawman Coffee Co. source its beans?

Our beans are grown outside the United States in a region with suitable coffee-growing conditions. We maintain a relationship with our farmer and return to the same farm year after year.

What does Butter Rum Coffee taste like?

Butter Rum combines the warm flavor of aged rum with buttery sweetness and creamy vanilla for a smooth, comforting cup.

Is Butter Rum available in whole bean?

No. Butter Rum Coffee is currently available in ground coffee and K-Cup-compatible pods only.

Brew Coffee with Confidence

The Lawman Coffee Co. is a small, family-owned coffee business located in Maryville, Tennessee. We independently test our coffee because quality, transparency and customer trust matter to us.

From our farmer relationship and consistent sourcing to independent testing and small-batch roasting, we work to provide coffee you can feel confident brewing.

Try our new Butter Rum Coffee or join The Lawman Coffee Club at www.thelawmanstore.com.