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Death Wish Coffee
Owned by TA Associates portfolio companyRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Limited public info
TagsDeath Wish CoffeeNew York coffee roastersIndiaPeruColombiaOther countries in South and Central AmericaOwned by TA Associates portfolio companyLimited public infoRoasts in-house
Visit Death Wish Coffee's site Founded in 2012 by Mike Brown in Saratoga Springs, New York, Death Wish Coffee produces high-caffeine packaged coffees built around Arabica and Robusta blends. The company says it manufactures in Round Lake, New York and sources USDA Organic and Fair Trade certified beans, while most consumer releases provide limited farm- or producer-level traceability.
Corporate ownership disclosure
Death Wish Coffee is owned by TA Associates portfolio company
Founder Mike Brown launched Death Wish Coffee in 2012. TA Associates made a strategic investment in 2021 and continues to list Death Wish Coffee in its portfolio.
Ultimate owner: a mid-size coffee group
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Ownership
Founder Mike Brown launched Death Wish Coffee in 2012. TA Associates made a strategic investment in 2021 and continues to list Death Wish Coffee in its portfolio.
Founded
2012
Roasting
Roasts its own coffee (with Death Wish Coffee manufacturing site in Round Lake, New York).
What it's known for
High-caffeine blends combining Arabica and Robusta, with USDA Organic and Fair Trade certified offerings.
Sourcing countries
India · Peru · Colombia · Other countries in South and Central America
Farm-level sourcing
The brand publishes broad sourcing regions and certifications but does not consistently identify release-specific farms, producers, cultivars or processing protocols.
Notable coffees
- — Dark Roast
- — Medium Roast
- — Espresso Roast
- — Light Roast
- — Vanilla
Bags we've traced from this brand
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Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-05. 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. Exact identity and current TA Associates portfolio status verified. Brand-level sourcing statements must not be transferred to individual products unless the release itself discloses them.