Paix Coffee: Richmond's Bright, Peace-Driven Take on Washed Single Origins
Paix Coffee is a small roastery and café in Richmond, Virginia, founded by longtime friends and coffee professionals who met working as baristas elsewhere in the city's coffee scene and decided within a month of meeting to start something of their own. The name — French for "peace" — reflects both their faith and their goal of building a welcoming, intentional space through coffee, and what started as a mobile espresso cart has grown into a compact café and roasting operation in the heart of Richmond.
True to that intentional, small-batch approach, Paix keeps its active catalog tight: a handful of washed single origins spanning Ethiopia and Peru, plus a rotating decaf. There's no attempt to cover every origin — instead, each lot is chosen for clarity and sweetness. CoffeeByMe's AI recommendation engine is a natural fit for a catalog this focused, helping you quickly zero in on the right cup.
Single Origins
| Name | Roast | Tasting Notes | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Delicious - Washed Peru | Medium Light | sweet applesnuttycitrus | $26.00 |
| Melon Slip - Double Ferment Washed Ethiopia | Medium Light | cranberrycleanmelonsweetblack tea | $23.00 |
| Sweet Kept Secret - Washed Ethiopian | Medium Light | strawberriesapricotscitrus peelsweet | $23.00 |
Roast Profile & Flavor Range
Paix's active lineup is light-roast-forward — every current single origin sits at roast level 2, prioritizing sweetness and clarity over roast development. Flavor themes lean bright and fruit-driven: strawberry, citrus peel, apricot, melon, and sweet apple recur across the Ethiopian and Peruvian lots, often with a tea-like body from extended or double fermentation. Acidity runs elevated across the board, while body stays light to medium. Pricing sits in the $23–$26 range per 8.8oz bag for the active single origins, with an occasional pricier decaf when available.
Why Buy Paix Coffee
Tightly curated, light-roast lineup: Every active coffee is roasted light to showcase origin character, so you know exactly what kind of cup you're getting before you order.
Bright, tea-like fermentation character: Extended and double-fermentation washed processing gives these Ethiopian and Peruvian lots an unusually clean, tea-forward sweetness.
A genuinely small-batch, community-rooted roaster: Paix's café-and-cart origins in Richmond mean every bag reflects a hands-on, personal approach to sourcing and roasting.
Simple decision-making: With only a few active coffees at any given time, CoffeeByMe's AI recommendation engine can help you choose confidently without wading through a sprawling catalog.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Paix Coffee located?
Paix Coffee is a specialty coffee roaster based in Richmond, VA.
What does Paix Coffee specialize in?
Paix's active lineup is light-roast-forward — every current single origin sits at roast level 2, prioritizing sweetness and clarity over roast development.
Where can I buy Paix Coffee coffee?
You can browse Paix Coffee's coffees on CoffeeByMe and click through to buy directly from the roaster, or visit Paix Coffee's own website.
