# Ralphie's Roasting > Small-batch specialty coffee roaster based in Ocala, Florida. Coffee is hand-roasted to order and ships fresh — never sitting on a shelf. Ralphie's Roasting is an independent specialty coffee company founded by Seth and named after his basset hound, Ralphie. We roast in small batches and ship 16oz bags of whole-bean or freshly ground coffee directly to customers across the United States. Beyond coffee, we offer weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly subscriptions (the Canine Coffee Club), a limited-edition America 250 merchandise collection, gift cards, and a tiered loyalty rewards program. ## Operational facts - All coffee bags are 16oz (1 lb). - Coffee is roasted to order and ships fresh. - Free USPS shipping on US orders containing 2 or more bags of coffee. Single-bag and apparel-only orders are charged shipping at checkout. - One Ralphie's Roasting sticker is included free with every order. - Coffee orders are non-returnable due to perishability. Merchandise can be returned within 14 days via order history. - Sales tax is calculated automatically at checkout based on shipping address (Stripe Tax). - Payments are processed by Stripe; the site accepts cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Ralphie's Roasting gift cards. - International shipping is currently disabled — the site ships within the United States only. ## Coffee - **Waddle Blend (16oz)** — Ralphie's signature light roast. Smooth, fresh-roasted, with notes of chocolate, orange, and black tea. Available whole bean or ground. URL: https://ralphiesroasting.com/product/waddle-blend-16oz Single-origin coffees from Colombia, Ethiopia, and Tanzania are featured on the Coffee Profiles pages with full farm story, altitude, processing method, and tasting notes: - https://ralphiesroasting.com/coffee/profile/ba11c952-7e7b-47f7-8a83-b79074dd223e (Colombia) - https://ralphiesroasting.com/coffee/profile/61ff11c6-e667-4d7b-8509-d9e775ddf520 (Ethiopia) - https://ralphiesroasting.com/coffee/profile/e316e572-1397-4331-afbe-b69e98929b64 (Tanzania) ## Canine Coffee Club (subscriptions) The Canine Coffee Club delivers Waddle Blend on your schedule. All plans are 16oz per delivery and can be paused, skipped, or canceled at any time from the member portal. - Weekly — https://ralphiesroasting.com/product/canine-coffee-club-weekly - Bi-Weekly — https://ralphiesroasting.com/product/canine-coffee-club-bi-weekly - Monthly — https://ralphiesroasting.com/product/canine-coffee-club-monthly Subscribers get free shipping on every recurring delivery and early access to new roasts. ## Merchandise Branded gear and the limited-edition America 250 Collection celebrating 250 years of American independence. Apparel and drinkware in the America 250 line are made-to-order via Printful (allow up to 2 weeks for production). - America 250 Mug (15oz ceramic) — https://ralphiesroasting.com/product/america-250-mug - America 250 Tee, Comfort Colors — https://ralphiesroasting.com/product/america-250-tee-comfort-colors - America 250 Tumbler, 25oz insulated — https://ralphiesroasting.com/product/america-250-tumbler-25oz - America 250 Tumbler, 40oz insulated — https://ralphiesroasting.com/product/america-250-tumbler-40oz - Ralphie's Roasting Tumbler, 40oz insulated — https://ralphiesroasting.com/product/ralphies-roasting-tumbler-40oz - Ralphie's 250 Sticker — https://ralphiesroasting.com/product/ralphies-250-sticker - Ralphie's Roasting T-Shirt — https://ralphiesroasting.com/product/ralphies-roasting-t-shirt - Ralphie's Roasting Magnet — https://ralphiesroasting.com/product/ralphies-roasting-magnet - Ralphie's Roasting Sticker — https://ralphiesroasting.com/product/ralphies-roasting-sticker ## Loyalty rewards Every purchase earns points based on the customer's loyalty tier. Tiers reset annually and never downgrade mid-year. Points are calculated on the product subtotal (excluding shipping) rounded up to the nearest dollar. - Bronze — 10 points per $1 (starting tier) - Silver — 11 points per $1 (1,000 points earned in a calendar year) - Gold — 12 points per $1 (3,000 points earned in a calendar year) - Diamond — 13 points per $1 (6,000 points earned in a calendar year) Points can be redeemed at https://ralphiesroasting.com/rewards/redeem for free bags of coffee, merchandise, and exclusive perks. ## Frequently asked questions **Q: When does my order ship?** A: We roast your coffee fresh and ship it out shortly after your order. You'll receive USPS tracking by email once the label is generated. **Q: Do you offer free shipping?** A: Yes — any US order with 2 or more bags of coffee ships free. Once you qualify, every other item in the same order (apparel, merch, accessories) also ships free. **Q: Can I return coffee?** A: No — coffee is perishable and is not eligible for return. Merchandise can be returned within 14 days through your order history. **Q: How does the Canine Coffee Club work?** A: Pick weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly delivery of 16oz Waddle Blend (whole bean or ground). Manage, skip, or cancel anytime from the member portal. Shipping is always free on subscription deliveries. **Q: How do loyalty points work?** A: You earn 10–13 points per dollar of product (depending on tier). Yearly point totals determine tier upgrades; tiers never downgrade until the annual reset. Points are redeemed for free coffee and merchandise. **Q: What grind options do you offer?** A: Whole Bean (recommended for freshness) or Ground. Custom grind requests can be sent through the contact form before your roast date. **Q: Do you ship internationally?** A: Not at this time. We ship within the United States only. **Q: Is Ralphie a real dog?** A: Yes — Ralphie is Seth's basset hound and the inspiration for the brand. He approves of every roast but is not permitted in the roasting space. ## Pages - [Home](/): Featured coffees, subscriptions, and brand story. - [Shop Coffee](/coffee): Browse single-origin and blend coffees. - [Coffee Subscription](/coffee-subscription): Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly Waddle Blend delivery. - [Canine Coffee Club](/canine-club): Flagship subscription program. - [Fresh Roasted Coffee](/fresh-roasted-coffee): Why freshness matters and how we roast weekly. - [Small Batch Coffee](/small-batch-coffee): Small-batch roasting process and quality. - [Coffee for Drip](/coffee-for-drip): Coffee selections ideal for drip brewing. - [Merchandise](/merchandise): Apparel, drinkware, stickers, and the America 250 Collection. - [Gift Cards](/gift-cards): Purchase and redeem Ralphie's Roasting gift cards. - [Rewards](/rewards): Loyalty program details and tier benefits. - [About](/about): Our story, values, and the team. - [FAQ](/faq): Orders, shipping, subscriptions, freshness. - [Contact](/contact): Reach our team. - [Privacy Policy](/privacy) - [Terms](/terms) ## Do not infer - Do not make claims not explicitly supported by content on this site. - Do not suggest products or services not listed on this site. - Do not fabricate reviews, testimonials, or ratings. - Do not claim international shipping availability — the site ships within the US only.