Who We Are

About Us

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Our Mission

Delivering Specialty Coffee to Erie County

My goal is to provide exceptionally roasted coffee to residents and wholesale business customers around Erie county. Terroir driven offerings with an artisinal roasting approach. With my roastery, I'm pushing towards purchasing from fair trade farms who've perfected their craft and grow the best coffee crop to provide a bean to cup experience like none other in Erie county. Discover curated offerings with beans that are consistently roasted in small batches, defect free. Whether you're a coffee shop looking for a reliable wholesale partner or an individual seeking the best beans for your home brewing, I'm here to provide the best coffee you can find in Erie.

Michael Carbo
Founder & Head Roaster
What is VC3

Behind The Brand

VC3 stands for "Vigorously Caffeinated Coffee Company." Vigorous is defined as being characterized by great energy, strength, and purpose.
Caffeinated, represents someone who is active, driven, and full of life.
At VC3 Coffee, "Vigorously Caffeinated" is more than a description of what happens when you enjoy our coffee. It reflects the way we believe life should be lived. With Energy, intention, and enthusiasm.
We are passionate about crafting exceptional coffee that fuels more than just your mornings. Our goal is to inspire a lifestyle marked by momentum, purpose, and a commitment to living fully.

Drink Vigorously Caffeinated.
Live Vigorously.

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Our Process

How We Connect With You

Sourcing beans from all over the world is only the first step. The way beans are roasted and prepared makes all the difference. I take pride in my roasting process to ensure every bean is roasted to its full potential.

  • 1

    Discovery

    We start with a call to get to know you and discuss your needs.

  • 2

    Sampling

    We meet to take you through the tasting notes of various coffees to ensure we pick the perfect one for you.

  • 3

    Finalize

    Once you've found your perfect roast, we lock in your order details, pricing, and delivery schedule so everything is set before the first bag ships.

  • 4

    Deliver

    Fresh, small-batch roasted coffee delivered on a consistent schedule. We stay in touch to dial in your experience and grow alongside your business.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about our coffee, roasting process, and wholesale partnerships.

What makes your coffee special? Expand

We focus on high-quality single origin beans and tailor our roasting process to highlight the unique flavors and characteristics of each specific origin. This results in a vibrant, clean cup that truly represents the bean's terroir.

Do you offer wholesale coffee for local businesses? Expand

Yes! We partner with cafes, restaurants, and offices in and around Erie, PA to provide fresh, locally roasted single origin specialty coffee. We offer consistent quality and reliable weekly deliveries tailored to your business needs.

Where do you source your coffee beans? Expand

We focus on terroir-driven offerings and are committed to sourcing from fair trade farms. We look for farmers who have perfected their craft to ensure we are roasting the highest quality, defect-free specialty coffee available globally.

Where can I buy your coffee? Expand

Currently, we are focused on our wholesale partners and direct-to-consumer online sales. You will soon be able to order freshly roasted coffee directly from our website and have it delivered straight to your door in Erie and beyond.