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Cups Espresso Cafe

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IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Farm level
TagsCups Espresso CafeMississippi coffee roastersBrazilColombiaCosta RicaEthiopiaGuatemalaMexicoSumatraIndependentFarm levelRoasts in-house
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Cups Espresso Cafe is a Mississippi-based coffee company that has operated since 1993, focusing on creating community-centered spaces alongside its own roasting operations. The brand emphasizes a connection to Italian espresso culture while supporting local art and music within its multiple cafe locations. They maintain a dedicated roastery in Ridgeland, Mississippi, where they process and distribute coffee for their cafes and wholesale partners.

Ownership
Cups Espresso Cafe is an independent, family-founded business established by Janice and Dennis Cameron.
Founded
1993
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
Cups is known as a long-standing Mississippi institution that combines a community-focused cafe experience with in-house roasting, often featuring local art and music.
Sourcing countries
Brazil · Colombia · Costa Rica · Ethiopia · Guatemala · Mexico · Sumatra
Farm-level sourcing
The brand sources coffee globally and occasionally identifies specific farms or regions, such as the Oriflama plantation in Guatemala or the Cerrado Mineiro region in Brazil. While they maintain relationships with specific producers, their general offerings often consist of regional selections and signature blends.
Notable coffees
  • — Guatemala Oriflamas
  • — Brazil Fazenda
  • — Colombia Supremo
  • — Costa Rica Tarrazu
  • — Ethiopia Yirgacheffe
  • — Mexico Chiapas Turquesa
In the news

Recent news and media coverage about Cups Espresso Cafe, as documented by outside outlets. We link to the original reporting and do not rewrite or endorse it.

Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-24. 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 identifies specific regions and some historical farm partners, it does not provide a comprehensive, real-time list of all current farm-level sourcing partners for every coffee in their rotation.

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