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Arbuckle Coffee

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Arbuckle Coffee; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Limited public info
TagsArbuckle CoffeeArizona coffee roastersIndependentRoasts in-house
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Arbuckle Coffee is a Tucson-based roaster that revived a historic 19th-century coffee brand once famous for being the first to package roasted coffee for retail. They operate a 7,000-square-foot facility and provide coffee to offices, restaurants, and specialty markets. The company maintains a strong focus on the legacy of the original Arbuckle Brothers, including historical branding elements.

Ownership
The company is family-owned and operated by the Willis family, who revived the historic Arbuckle Coffee brand in 1974 to supply their own restaurant chain.
Founded
1974
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
The brand is known for reviving the historic 'Arbuckle's Ariosa' coffee brand, which was a staple for cowboys and chuck wagon cooks in the American Old West.
Farm-level sourcing
The brand does not publicly disclose specific farm or producer names for its coffee offerings. Their product line focuses on traditional blends, such as the Ariosa blend, rather than single-origin transparency.
Notable coffees
  • — Arbuckles' Ariosa Blend
Documented coffee offerings

Coffees researched from Arbuckle Coffee

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.

Arbuckles' Ariosa

Central America · Dry roast

This medium roast blend features a bright and balanced profile with hints of spice and baker's chocolate.

Original roaster or listing source

Sumatra Mandheling

Gayo Mountains, Aceh, Indonesia · Semi-washed

This coffee offers a smooth earthy finish with distinct notes of cedar and molasses.

Original roaster or listing source

External 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: Arbuckle Coffee

Documented physical retailers
AJ’s Fine Foods
Historical source note (not live inventory): Carries the brand's coffee at retail locations in Tucson, Arizona.
Physical
Whole Foods Market
Historical source note (not live inventory): Sells the brand's coffee by the bag at locations in Tucson.
Physical
Green Valley Pecan Gift Shop
Historical source note (not live inventory): Offers the brand's coffee for retail purchase.
Physical
Johnny Gibson’s Downtown Market
Historical source note (not live inventory): Stocks the brand's coffee at their Tucson retail location.
Physical
Documented online sources
Arbuckle Coffee's online shop
Historical source note (not live inventory): The brand's primary digital storefront offering their full range of coffee products.
Website

I was able to verify four specific physical retail partners in Tucson, Arizona, through the brand's official FAQ page, as well as their own direct-to-consumer online shop; no other third-party online retailers were confirmed.

These references come from public store locators, retailer listings and brand materials. Last checked Nov 14, 2026. They are research links, not proof of current stock or a buying recommendation. Verify availability, price and location directly with the source.
In the news

Recent news and media coverage about Arbuckle Coffee, as documented by outside outlets. We link to the original reporting and do not rewrite or endorse it.

Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-17. 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. I could not verify the specific current sourcing countries or a list of single-origin coffees, as the brand focuses primarily on historical blends and does not publish supply chain details.

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