Founded in 2021, Velvet Ditch Coffee Roasters specializes in crafting exceptional single-origin coffees, roasted in small batches in the heart of Oxford, Mississippi. Our mission is to cultivate community and create meaningful connections by bringing people together to savor the rich, Southern-inspired flavors and warm hospitality in every cup.

What Makes Our Products Great?

“Coffee is similar to wine, craft beer or spirits, where the enjoyment is in the nuanced flavor of the beans themselves,” Velvet Ditch Coffee Roasters’ owner Lesley Vance Walkington said. “I roast specialty coffee beans which are grown at high altitudes, picked at peak ripeness and known for their superior quality and consistency. My goal is to create a memorable experience in the cup for coffee enthusiasts," Lesley said.

What makes us most proud of producing Genuine MS products?

Velvet Ditch Coffee Roasters is proud to offer premium coffees in Mississippi, roasting small batches handcrafted in Oxford for coffee enthusiasts everywhere. Our customers praise Velvet Ditch Coffee for its smooth, delicious and unique flavor profiles. As a woman-owned business, Velvet Ditch Coffee Roasters is also proud to support women farmers around the world who are committed to best practices. Velvet Ditch Coffee Roasters' focuses on sourcing and roasting specialty coffee beans from around the globe that are grown at high altitudes, picked at peak ripeness and known for their consistency. Velvet Ditch Coffee is proud to craft Genuine MS products with superior quality and proud to offer job opportunities for the local community.

How does buying Genuine MS products make a difference here in Mississippi?

Supporting small business owners is highly important for our local economy. As the demand increases for Velvet Ditch Coffee, more jobs will be created for our local residents, giving people a way to thrive and a reason to stay in Mississippi. Velvet Ditch Coffee Roasters also gives customers higher quality specialty coffees, over commodity coffees that sit on the grocery store shelves for months. If you care about the taste of your coffee, then you will want Velvet Ditch Coffee Roasters' single origin coffees every morning.

Why should people seek out and buy Genuine MS products?

Coffee is a daily ritual for most Mississippians. Buying a Genuine MS product from Velvet Ditch Coffee Roasters gives you a locally roasted and delicious artisan coffee to enjoy with family and friends. We love to support fellow Mississippi businesses and enjoy all of the many items made in our great state.