Cottage Food Law /US
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Guide · Selling from home

Can I sell coffee & tea from home in North Carolina?

Informational only — not legal advice. Verify every requirement with the official agency cited below before producing or selling food.

It's unclear from North Carolina's official list. Confirm with the state agency before producing.

NCDA&CS lists "some liquids (i.e. ice tea, coffee, lemonade, etc.)" as possible low-risk foods, but doesn't name roasted coffee beans or dry tea blends. Bottled water and juice products are not permitted.

On North Carolina's allowed list

  • Some liquids (e.g., iced tea, coffee, lemonade)

NCDA&CS Food & Drug Protection — Home Processor (Step 1) · Verified 2026-09-25

Status is derived from North Carolina's official allowed and prohibited foods lists. Even when a food is allowed, you still must meet that state's permit, labeling, and sales-channel rules.

Read the full North Carolina cottage food page or see the Coffee & Tea category across states.