Guide · Selling from home
Can I sell coffee & tea from home in Florida?
Informational only, not legal advice.
It's unclear from Florida's official list. Confirm with the state agency before producing.
Coffee & Tea is not named on Florida's allowed or prohibited list.
Selling coffee & tea in Florida: permit, cost, and where to sell
Do I need a permit to sell coffee & tea from home in Florida?
Florida does not require a state-issued permit for cottage food.
Source: Fla. Stat. § 500.80 (2026) · Verified Sep 15, 2026
The program is run by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Source: FDACS — Cottage Foods · Verified Sep 15, 2026
How much does a Florida cottage food license cost?
Florida does not charge a state cottage food license fee.
Source: FDACS — Cottage Foods · Verified Sep 15, 2026
Is there a limit on how much I can sell in Florida?
Florida caps cottage food sales at $250,000 a year.
Source: Fla. Stat. § 500.80 (2026) · Verified Sep 15, 2026
Where can I sell coffee & tea in Florida?
In person: Yes; farmers markets: Yes; online orders within Florida: Yes; shipping to other states: No — not authorized; delivery within Florida: Yes; sales to stores or for resale: No.
Source: Fla. Stat. § 500.80 (2026) · Verified Sep 22, 2026
May sell and accept payment online or by mail order, and deliver in person, to an event venue, or by USPS or commercial mail carrier. Wholesale is not allowed. Free samples must be prepackaged. Products sold must be stored on the premises. Florida's exemption covers in-state sales only; shipping to another state falls under federal (FDA) jurisdiction, which s. 500.80 can't authorize.
Source: Fla. Stat. § 500.80 (2026) · Verified Sep 22, 2026
Do I need training or a kitchen inspection in Florida?
Florida does not require food safety training.
Source: Fla. Stat. § 500.80 (2026) · Verified Sep 15, 2026
Florida does not require a home kitchen inspection.
Source: Fla. Stat. § 500.80 (2026) · Verified Sep 15, 2026
Labeling coffee & tea in Florida
Florida's cited labeling rules list 7 requirements. The full list is in the Florida labeling guide.
Source: Fla. Stat. § 500.80 (2026) · Verified Sep 15, 2026
Other foods in Florida
- Selling jams & jellies in Florida · Yes, with limits
- Selling baked goods in Florida · Yes, with limits
- Selling candy & confections in Florida · Yes
- Selling honey in Florida · Yes
- Selling pickles & fermented foods in Florida · No
- Selling dried goods & mixes in Florida · Yes, with limits