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Rapid City, South Dakota, South Dakota · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive
Black Hills Coffee Company
Ownership unverifiedRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Limited public info
Visit Black Hills Coffee Company's site Black Hills Coffee Company is a long-standing Rapid City roaster that has served the local community since 1995. They focus on providing a variety of coffee roasts and flavored blends to both local customers and online subscribers. The company maintains a strong emphasis on community connection and customer service.
Ownership
The company is independent and was founded by Jim DeForrest. In March 2024, ownership transitioned to Nick Van Dyne and Patrick Schuster, who continue to operate the business as a local entity.
Founded
1995
Roasting
Roasts its own coffee.
What it's known for
Black Hills Coffee Company is known for its long-standing presence in the Rapid City coffee scene and its signature flavored coffee blends, such as Highlander Grogg.
Farm-level sourcing
The brand does not publicly disclose specific farm, farmer, or washing station information for its coffee offerings. Their product line consists of a mix of house blends, flavored coffees, and various roasts.
Notable coffees
- — Highlander Grogg
- — Abe's Blend
- — Jefferson's Blend
- — Black Hills Gold Espresso
- — Pejuta Sapa (Black Medicine)
- — Roosevelt's Blend
Sources used in this deep dive
- https://blackhillscoffee.com/
- https://blackhillscoffee.com/pages/about
- https://mycoffeeexplorer.com/guides/rapid-city-sd
- https://blackhillscoffee.com/collections/all-coffee-products
- https://www.blackhillscoffee.com/collections/all-coffee-products
- https://www.elevaterapidcity.com/news/2025/03/28/investor-spotlights/black-hills-coffee-company-celebrates-30-years-of-roasting-and-community-connection
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-09-30. It is not a review: we have not tasted this brand's coffee. Ownership, roasting and sourcing claims belong to the brand and its published materials. I could not verify any specific philanthropic programs or sourcing origins, as the brand's website focuses primarily on product offerings and its history rather than supply chain transparency or charitable partnerships.