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Portland, Oregon, Oregon · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive
Cup Coffee Roasters
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Farm level
Visit Cup Coffee Roasters's site 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
Roasts its own coffee.
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
Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-09-29. 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. The exact founding year of Cup Coffee Roasters is not explicitly stated on their website or public profiles.