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Bema Roasters

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Bema Roasters; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Limited public info
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Bema Roasters is an Anchorage-based coffee company that roasts its small-batch, single-origin beans in-house. Founded by James Strong, the business operates a dedicated cafe and maintains a mobile coffee presence within the local community. The roaster is documented for its focus on showcasing the specific terroir of global coffee producers while maintaining a commitment to accessibility. In addition to its retail operations, the company provides wholesale coffee to other local businesses.

Ownership
Bema Roasters is an independent, family-owned business operated by its founders, including Phyllis Priest.
Founded
2022
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
Bema Roasters is known for its small-batch, single-origin artisan coffees and its presence in the Anchorage community through its cafe and mobile coffee operations.
Farm-level sourcing
The brand states that it sources high-quality, single-origin coffees from producers around the globe, with selections changing seasonally. However, they do not currently publish specific farm, farmer, or washing station names on their website.
Notable coffees
  • — Colombia, Jose Edwin, Double Washed Gesha
  • — Guatemala, Stuardo Coto
  • — Ethiopia, Sidama Karamo
  • — Decaf Kenya, Nyeri Othaya
  • — Colombia, Edwin Norena, Sidra
  • — Ethiopia, BankoGotti, Yirgacheffe Natural
Documented coffee offerings

Coffees researched from Bema Roasters

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.

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.

In the news

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

2026-06-15 · Your Alaska Link
Rising costs force Anchorage coffee shops to adapt

Bema Café owner James Strong reported that rising fuel and operating costs have forced the business to increase prices by 10 to 20 percent. The report highlights how independent Anchorage coffee roasters are navigating broader economic pressures, including increased expenses for beans and shipping.

Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-18. 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. While the brand mentions sourcing from producers around the globe, I could not verify specific countries of origin or named farms as this information is not disclosed on their public website.

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