Umpire Estate
Fluid bed air roasted
This coffee is characterized by a good body and deep-seated flavor.
Original roaster or listing source US Brand Directory
Colorado Springs, Colorado · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive
Colorado Coffee Merchants
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Limited public info
Visit Colorado Coffee Merchants's site Colorado Coffee Merchants was established in April 2004 by Eric Umenhofer, who initially began roasting coffee as a hobby for friends and family. The company operates its roastery and cafe at 302 E Fillmore St in Colorado Springs, where it performs daily small-batch roasting on-site. The business is documented for its use of fluid bed air roasting technology, a method that separates chaff from the beans during the process to achieve a cleaner flavor profile. The roaster maintains a commitment to freshness by roasting beans daily and providing a community-focused environment for local patrons.
Ownership
Colorado Coffee Merchants is an independent, family-owned business that began as a small-scale roasting operation for friends and family before expanding into a retail storefront.
Founded
2004
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
The brand is known for its daily small-batch roasting using fluid bed air roasters, which they claim produces a cleaner, less bitter cup by removing chaff during the process.
Sourcing countries
Mexico · Malawi
Farm-level sourcing
The brand emphasizes the quality of its green coffee selection through grading and sample roasting, but it does not publicly disclose specific farm or producer names. They offer a variety of single-origin coffees and custom blends.
Notable coffees
- — Colombian Supremo
- — Cabin
- — Ethiopian Sidamo
Documented coffee offerings
Coffees researched from Colorado Coffee Merchants
These are examples recorded during editorial research on Oct 28, 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.
1918
Fluid bed air roasted
A signature blend offering a balanced and consistent cup profile.
Original roaster or listing sourceCabin
Fluid bed air roasted
A comforting, smooth roast designed for daily drinking.
Original roaster or listing sourceWorking Fire
Fluid bed air roasted
A lightly smoky coffee that provides a bold and fun flavor profile.
Original roaster or listing sourceFalse Alarm
Fluid bed air roasted
A milder version of their signature roasts that retains full flavor.
Original roaster or listing sourceExternal 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.
In the news
Recent news and media coverage about Colorado Coffee Merchants, as documented by outside outlets. We link to the original reporting and do not rewrite or endorse it.
2026-10-30 · Side Dish Schniper
Reuniting, expanding, disbanding The restaurant Café Madro in Colorado Springs has been serving coffee drinks made with beans from Colorado Coffee Merchants. As the restaurant expands its operations, it is incorporating a dedicated coffee bar that will continue to feature the local roaster's products.
Sources used in this deep dive
- https://coloradocoffeemerchants.com/
- https://www.yelp.com/biz/colorado-coffee-merchants-colorado-springs
- https://mycoffeeexplorer.com/shops/colorado-coffee-merchants-colorado-springs
- https://www.bringmethat.com/t/co/colorado-springs/80907/colorado-coffee-merchants
- https://coloradocoffeemerchants.com/contact-us
- https://joe.coffee/locations/co/colorado-springs/colorado-coffee-merchants-colorado-springs-9912e024-ea96-4df9-be05-9af1381806d5
- https://scribe.uccs.edu/colorado-springs-best-kept-secrets-colorado-coffee-merchants
- https://colorado-coffee-merchants.wheree.com/
- https://scribe.uccs.edu/colorado-springs-best-kept-secrets-colorado-coffee-merch
- https://openbaseusa.com/company/co-20041078874
- https://coloradocoffeemerchants.com/about-us-2
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-17. 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 various regions, they do not provide a comprehensive list of current sourcing countries or specific farm-level transparency on their website.