VAIL MOUNTAIN COFFEE & TEA has been in the bean biz for over 30 years.
While our roasts may be complex, our philosophy is pretty simple. Drink great coffee with great people.
WHERE IT ALL BEGAN
Our story started in 1989 when two friends, Chris Chantler and Craig Arseneau, were captivated by the beauty of Vail, Colorado, while watching the World Skiing Championships from a friend’s house in Switzerland.
Inspired, they moved to Vail, opened The Daily Grind Coffee Company, and quickly became a cornerstone of the community. From there, they expanded into roasting, eventually becoming Vail Mountain Coffee & Tea, with a mission to bring the best sustainably sourced coffee to Colorado and beyond.
WHAT IT BREWED INTO
And 30 years later?
What started as a small café has grown into a coffee roastery known for its dedication to quality and sustainability. We source our beans from all over the world, and stock and service our amazing vail community. We’re proud to be part of the Vail community and to share our coffee with people near and far.
"We believe that the farming communities do the hard work. It's our responsibility to pay tribute to their efforts by bringing out the best flavor profiles possible"
Co-Founders — Chris & Craig
ALL ABOUT ALTITUDE
Not only is Vail Mountain a great place for a good time, the beautiful location fosters completely unique brewing conditions. Situated at 8,000 feet, Vail Mountain Coffee & Tea is one of the highest altitude coffee roasters of its size in the world.
VMCT embraces traditional Northern Italian roasting techniques to produce premium, hand roasted small-batch coffees and employs modern Technology for absolute precision and computerized control. Enjoy Colorado’s finest coffee.
Colorado’s Community
Giving back is part of who we are. We support local and national initiatives focused on sustainability, community development, and environmental conservation. It’s our way of ensuring that the good we do goes beyond just great coffee.
