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Portland, Oregon, Oregon · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive
Case Study Coffee
Ownership unverifiedRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Farm level
Visit Case Study Coffee's site Case Study Coffee is a Portland-based roaster that emphasizes a DIY, handmade approach to specialty coffee. They are recognized for their commitment to technical excellence in roasting and brewing, while maintaining a relaxed, community-focused cafe atmosphere. The company prioritizes direct relationships with coffee producers to ensure quality and transparency from the farm to the cup.
Ownership
Case Study Coffee is an independent, family-owned business founded by Christine and Wes, who established the company to combine their respective interests in culinary arts and technical precision.
Founded
2010
Roasting
Roasts its own coffee.
What it's known for
The brand is known for its focus on technical precision, educational approach to coffee preparation, and a welcoming cafe environment that balances specialty coffee with approachable, house-made syrups.
Sourcing countries
Guatemala · Brazil · Mexico · Ethiopia · Colombia
Farm-level sourcing
Case Study Coffee maintains direct relationships with producers and frequently names the specific farms or producers behind their single-origin offerings and blend components. They emphasize visiting farms to build personal connections with farmers. Their offerings include both single-origin coffees and thoughtfully composed blends.
Notable coffees
- — Guatemala El Tambor (Victor Calderon)
- — Brazil Baba
- — Ethiopia Zema
- — Mexico Altura (SWP Decaf)
- — Burnside Blend
- — Deviation Blend
Sources used in this deep dive
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. While the brand emphasizes direct relationships and names specific farms for many of its coffees, it does not explicitly state whether every single offering in its catalog meets the 'Farm & producer level' transparency criteria.