Cottage Food Law /US
A structured reference to state cottage food rules

Guide · Selling from home

Can I sell coffee & tea from home in New York?

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

No — coffee & tea is not allowed under New York cottage food law.

AGM lists beverages and roasting or grinding coffee beans as prohibited. Tea is not named on either AGM list.

On New York's prohibited list

  • Beverages; roasting or grinding coffee beans

NY Dept. of Agriculture & Markets — Home Processing (Prohibited Foods) · Verified 2026-09-15

Status is derived from New York'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 New York cottage food page or see the Coffee & Tea category across states.