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Clear Lake Coffee Roasters

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Clear Lake Coffee Roasters; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Origin / region level
TagsClear Lake Coffee RoastersIowa coffee roastersGuatemalaEthiopiaMexicoCosta RicaBrazilPeruIndependentOrigin / region levelRoasts in-house
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Clear Lake Coffee Roasters is a family-owned specialty coffee roaster based in North Iowa that emphasizes freshness by roasting beans only after an order is placed. They offer a wide range of single-origin coffees and signature blends, distributing their products both online and through regional grocery chains.

Ownership
Clear Lake Coffee Roasters is an independent, family-run business.
Founded
2014
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
The brand is known for its small-batch, made-to-order roasting process and its wide availability in Iowa grocery retailers like Hy-Vee and Fareway. It has been recognized as a top small-batch roaster in Iowa for multiple consecutive years.
Sourcing countries
Guatemala · Ethiopia · Mexico · Costa Rica · Brazil · Peru
Farm-level sourcing
The brand sources fair-trade, shade-grown Arabica beans from various global regions. While they emphasize working with Cup of Excellence-winning producers, they do not consistently publish specific farm or farmer names for their offerings, focusing instead on regional origins and quality certifications.
Notable coffees
  • — 6 Bean Blend
  • — Fireside Blend
  • — Cowboy Blend
  • — Gourmet Donut Shop
  • — Ethiopia Natural
  • — Brazil Santos
Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-23. 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 frequently mentions sourcing from Cup of Excellence-winning producers, specific farm names for their current single-origin offerings are not consistently disclosed on their website.

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