Candy Blast
Colombia · Washed
This coffee features vibrant flavors of watermelon, bubblegum, and raspberry.
Original roaster or listing source US Brand Directory
Iroquois, South Dakota, South Dakota · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive
Aerís Roasting Co
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Farm level
TagsAerís Roasting CoSouth Dakota coffee roastersColombiaCosta RicaEthiopiaPeruHondurasIndependentFarm levelRoasts in-houseAnaerobic
Visit Aerís Roasting Co's site Aerís Roasting Co is a family-run, small-batch roastery based in Iroquois, South Dakota, established by brothers Shawn and Brandon Ensz. The company operates on a roast-to-order model, ensuring that coffee is processed only after a customer places an order to avoid the staleness associated with warehouse storage. By focusing on named farms and specific lots, they provide a transparent, direct-to-consumer experience that strips away the traditional retail theater of coffee shops. Their market position is defined by offering high-quality, specialty-grade coffee at accessible price points, catering to both daily drinkers and those seeking premium, unique single-origin experiences.
Ownership
Aerís Roasting Co is an independent, family-owned business operated by brothers Shawn and Brandon Ensz.
Founded
2015
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
The brand is known for its small-batch, roast-to-order specialty coffee model. They are recognized for providing a direct-to-consumer experience from their roastery in rural South Dakota.
Sourcing countries
Colombia · Costa Rica · Ethiopia · Peru · Honduras
Farm-level sourcing
The brand emphasizes sourcing named lots and farms for their specialty offerings. They offer a mix of single-origin coffees and curated lots, roasting them only after an order is placed to ensure freshness.
Notable coffees
- — Colombia 'Juicy Strawberry'
- — Costa Rica Finca Cloza
- — Costa Rica Peaberry 'The Kiddos'
- — Colombia (Yinyini Avilez)
Documented coffee offerings
Coffees researched from Aerís Roasting Co
These are examples recorded during editorial research. They are not a live product feed. The coffee, lot, price, and availability may have changed. We have not necessarily brewed these coffees ourselves.
Juicy Strawberry
Colombia · Washed
A smooth, fruity, and refreshing coffee experience.
Original roaster or listing sourceFinca Cloza
Costa Rica · Washed
This medium roast offers notes of sugarcane, nutty fudge, mulling spices, and a creamy body.
Original roaster or listing sourceEthiopia Decaf
Ethiopia · Decaf
A decaffeinated coffee with notes of black cherry, peach juice, dry figs, and plum.
Original roaster or listing sourceMatte Matosa
Ethiopia · Anaerobic natural
A light roast characterized by notes of watermelon, berry, and mango.
Original roaster or listing sourceExternal customer, cafe, marketplace, and class ratings are not comparable measures of the quality of an individual coffee. We do not convert them into original tasting scores or brand-wide star ratings. Our independent reviews are published separately after a coffee has actually been brewed and evaluated.
Verify original product sources
Retailer information: Aerís Roasting Co
Documented physical retailers
Historical source note (not live inventory): The roastery in Iroquois, South Dakota, accepts visitors by appointment to purchase coffee.
Physical
Documented online sources
Historical source note (not live inventory): Sells a variety of single-origin coffee bags roasted to order in Iroquois, South Dakota.
Website
I was able to verify that Aerís Roasting Co sells its coffee directly through its own website and at its physical roastery location in Iroquois, South Dakota, by appointment; no other third-party retail outlets were identified.
These references come from public store locators, retailer listings and brand materials. Last checked Oct 31, 2026. They are research links, not proof of current stock or a buying recommendation. Verify availability, price and location directly with the source.
Sources used in this deep dive
- https://www.aerisroasting.com/
- https://www.aerisroasting.com/about
- https://www.travelsouthdakota.com/trip-ideas/finding-coffee-between-mile-markers
- https://www.aerisroasting.com/shop
- https://www.aerisroasting.com/coffee-for-espresso
- https://www.aerisroasting.com/llms.txt
- https://aerisroasting.com/
- https://www.aerisroasting.com/coffee
- https://www.aerisroasting.com/contact
- https://www.aerisroasting.com/search
- https://www.aerisroasting.com/specialty-coffee-under-25/
- https://www.roastlocal.com/south-dakota/iroquois/aers-roasting-co
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-04. This company overview is not a tasting review. Original tasting reviews are labeled separately when they exist. Ownership, roasting and sourcing details are attributed to documented sources. No specific philanthropic programs or charitable giving commitments were found published on the company's official website.