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Anchorage, Alaska · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive

Black Cup Roastery

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Black Cup Roastery; not a documentary photograph
Owned by Kaladi Brothers CoffeeRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Origin / region level
TagsBlack Cup RoasteryAlaska coffee roastersEthiopiaOwned by Kaladi Brothers CoffeeOrigin / region levelRoasts in-house
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Black Cup is a long-standing Anchorage coffee roaster that evolved from the historic Café Del Mundo brand. They are dedicated to coffee education and roasting practices that showcase the unique characteristics of their sourced beans. The company operates a flagship café in Anchorage that serves as a hub for specialty coffee culture in Alaska.

Corporate ownership disclosure

Black Cup Roastery is owned by Kaladi Brothers Coffee

Black Cup was originally founded as Café Del Mundo by Perry Merkel. In 2011, the business was acquired by Kaladi Brothers Coffee, which subsequently rebranded the operation as Black Cup.

Owner-operated / independent

Ownership is disclosed when documented. Corporate parents can shape sourcing and independence claims. Public sources were researched as of 2026-10-18.

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Ownership
Black Cup was originally founded as Café Del Mundo by Perry Merkel. In 2011, the business was acquired by Kaladi Brothers Coffee, which subsequently rebranded the operation as Black Cup.
Founded
1975
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
Being Alaska's pioneering specialty coffee roaster and its focus on the philosophy of serving coffee black to highlight origin characteristics.
Sourcing countries
Ethiopia
Farm-level sourcing
The brand emphasizes farm-to-cup transparency and evaluates samples from producers worldwide. While they highlight specific regions like Gedeb, Ethiopia, they generally provide information at the origin or regional level rather than consistently naming individual farms or farmers for all offerings.
Notable coffees
  • — Ethiopia, Chelchele
Documented coffee offerings

Coffees researched from Black Cup Roastery

These are examples recorded during editorial research on Nov 3, 2026. They are not a live product feed. The coffee, lot, price, and availability may have changed. We have not necessarily brewed these coffees ourselves.

Fisherman Blend

Huila, Eastern Highlands · Various

This blend features flavors of toasted marshmallow, campfire, and bakers chocolate with low acidity and a full body.

Original roaster or listing source

Alpenglow Blend

Huehutenango, Guji, Eastern Highlands · Fully Washed & Natural

This blend offers berry and chocolate flavors with a creamy body and medium acidity.

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.

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 claims an emphasis on farm-to-cup transparency, their current website does not consistently list specific farm or producer names for their active coffee lineup.

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