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Green Coffee: Organic Fair Trade Coffees, Rainforest Alliance Certified Coffees, Micro-lot Coffees
Specialty Tea: Black Teas, Green Teas, Oolong Teas, Herbal Teas, Blended Teas
Educational Services: SCA Certified Courses, Custom Coffee & Tea Education, Cupping Sessions
Logistics Services: Warehousing, Order Fulfillment, Quality Control
Royal New York, headquartered in South Plainfield, New Jersey, is a premier specialty importer and distributor of green coffee and specialty tea. With a reputation for quality, traceability, and education, the company serves roasters, cafes, tea blenders, and specialty beverage producers across the United States. Founded by James Schoenhut, Royal New York operates under a mission to empower its clients with exceptional ingredients and industry-leading expertise.
Since its founding in 1995, Royal New York has grown into a vertically integrated hub for specialty beverage professionals. The company sources directly from producers in over 25 countries and provides logistical, educational, and sensory evaluation services from its headquarters and dedicated education facility, “The Lab at Royal New York.” Through strong relationships with farms, cooperatives, and exporters, Royal New York delivers consistent quality and ethical sourcing in every shipment.
Royal New York operates in four interconnected domains:
Green Coffee Importing
Specialty Tea Importing
Education & Training
Logistics & Fulfillment
Royal New York offers a robust and curated selection:
Green Coffee
Specialty Tea
Educational Services
Royal New York’s competitive advantage lies in its:
Its dual focus on green coffee and specialty tea positions it uniquely as a one-stop source for roasters and beverage innovators.
As a privately held company:
Royal New York supports:
The company’s flexibility in batch sizes and education support makes it attractive to both newcomers and established operators.
“Royal New York is more than a supplier—they’re a strategic partner in our growth as a roaster. Their coffees are exceptional, and their support is second to none.”
— Head Roaster, Third Wave Coffee Roasters
“The Lab was instrumental in elevating our baristas’ skills. The courses are hands-on, and the instructors are top-tier.”
— Café Owner, Brooklyn, NY
Royal New York continues to set industry benchmarks through its dedication to quality, education, and ethical sourcing, empowering the next generation of coffee and tea professionals with tools, knowledge, and exceptional ingredients.
