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

Guide · Selling from home

Can I sell coffee & tea from home in Pennsylvania?

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

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.