Guide · Selling from home
Can I sell coffee & tea from home in Pennsylvania?
Yes — coffee & tea is allowed under Pennsylvania cottage food law.
PDA lists coffee/tea among allowed dry goods. Only freshly brewed coffee and tea are excluded, as TCS foods.
On Pennsylvania's allowed list
- Dry goods (e.g., cereals, coffee/tea, spices and seasonings, dry herbs, dry pasta, nuts, seeds, and mixes)
- Acidic or fermented beverages with a pH of 4.6 or below (e.g., root beer, lemonade, lemon ice tea, kombucha)
PDA Application Packet — Limited Food Establishments (Rev 10-2024), pp. 11–16 · Verified 2026-09-25
On Pennsylvania's prohibited list
- Freshly brewed coffee and tea
PDA Application Packet — Limited Food Establishments (Rev 10-2024), pp. 8–15 · Verified 2026-09-25
Status is derived from Pennsylvania'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 Pennsylvania cottage food page or see the Coffee & Tea category across states.