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Cup Coffee Roasters

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Cup Coffee Roasters; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Farm level
TagsCup Coffee RoastersOregon coffee roastersGuatemalaNicaraguaEthiopiaColombiaIndependentFarm levelRoasts in-house
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Cup Coffee Roasters is a Portland-based specialty coffee company dedicated to sourcing high-quality, innovative beans from mission-driven producers. The roaster prioritizes sustainability and equity, donating a portion of their revenue to environmental causes. They offer a curated selection of single-origin coffees, including unique processing methods like anaerobic fermentation.

Ownership
Cup Coffee Roasters is an independent, AAPI and women-owned business founded by Ashton Nobler and Liz Kim.
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
The brand is known for its mission-driven approach, focusing on specialty beans from women-produced and anaerobic processed lots while donating 1% of revenue to environmental organizations.
Sourcing countries
Guatemala · Nicaragua · Ethiopia · Colombia
Farm-level sourcing
The brand identifies specific farms or washing stations for its single-origin offerings, such as La Morena in Guatemala and La Bastilla in Nicaragua. They emphasize sourcing from mission-driven producers and farmers who align with their values of equity and sustainability.
Notable coffees
  • — Guatemala Cubulco La Morena Washed
  • — Nicaragua La Bastilla Anaerobic
  • — Ethiopia Guji Natural
  • — Colombia Valle del Cauca Sugarcane Decaf
Documented coffee offerings

Coffees researched from Cup Coffee Roasters

These are examples recorded during editorial research. They are not a live product feed. The coffee, lot, price, and availability may have changed. We have not necessarily brewed these coffees ourselves.

Colombia Decaf | Sugarcane Process | Valle del Cauca

Valle del Cauca, Colombia · Sugarcane

A decaffeinated coffee processed using the sugarcane method.

Original roaster or listing source

External 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.

Verify original product sources

Retailer information: Cup Coffee Roasters

Documented physical retailers
Golden Hour Coffee Co.
Historical source note (not live inventory): Carries coffee roasted by Cup Coffee Roasters under their own brand label.
Physical
Balong Panaderia
Historical source note (not live inventory): A physical location in Portland listed as a place to find the brand.
Physical
All Burn Wax
Historical source note (not live inventory): A physical location in Portland listed as a place to find the brand.
Physical
Documented online sources
Cup Coffee Roasters's online shop
Historical source note (not live inventory): The brand's primary online store offering single-origin coffee beans and subscriptions.
Website

I was able to verify the brand's own online shop and three physical locations in Portland via their official 'Where to Find Us' page, though some of these locations appear to be partners or white-label clients rather than standard retail stockists.

These references come from public store locators, retailer listings and brand materials. Last checked Oct 27, 2026. They are research links, not proof of current stock or a buying recommendation. Verify availability, price and location directly with the source.
Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-06. 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. The exact founding year of Cup Coffee Roasters is not explicitly stated on their website or public profiles.

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