Opelika, AL, Alabama · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive

Boonie Hat Coffee Company

IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Limited public info

TagsBoonie Hat Coffee Company Alabama coffee roasters South America Independent Roasts in-house

Boonie Hat Coffee Company is a veteran-owned micro-roastery located in Opelika, Alabama, that specializes in air-roasted coffee. Founded by a military veteran, the company focuses on providing fresh, smooth coffee to the local community and through online subscriptions. They operate out of a shared space in downtown Opelika and offer a variety of whole bean, ground, and K-style pod options.

Ownership

Boonie Hat Coffee Company is an independent, veteran-owned business founded by Luis Saavedra.

Founded

2021

Roasting

Reported to roast in-house.

What it's known for

The brand is known for its veteran-owned status and its commitment to air-roasting coffee on-site in downtown Opelika. They are also recognized for producing their own artisan K-style coffee pods.

Sourcing countries

South America

Farm-level sourcing

The brand mentions sourcing many of its offerings from South America and strives to use fair trade organic coffees when possible, though they note that availability can be impacted by external factors like droughts or supply chain disruptions. They do not currently publish specific farm or producer names for their coffee offerings.

Sources used in this deep dive

Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-27. 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 South America, I could not verify specific countries of origin beyond that general region or identify any named farms or producers.

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