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Ethnos Coffee Roasters

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Ethnos Coffee Roasters; not a documentary photograph
Owned by Coffee CentralRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Farm level
TagsEthnos Coffee RoastersMississippi coffee roastersKenyaGuatemalaOwned by Coffee CentralFarm levelRoasts in-house
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Ethnos Coffee Roasters is a Memphis-based specialty coffee company that focuses on high-quality, ethically sourced beans. Utilizing Loring fluid-bed roasting technology, the brand provides coffee to local wholesale partners and direct-to-consumer subscribers. The company maintains a strong social mission, supporting global missionary work and highlighting female producers through its product lines.

Corporate ownership disclosure

Ethnos Coffee Roasters is owned by Coffee Central

Ethnos Coffee Roasters was acquired in 2023 by Tina Tatum, the owner of the Mississippi-based brand Coffee Central. The company is now identified as a 100% female-owned specialty coffee roaster.

Ultimate owner: a mid-size coffee group

Ownership is disclosed when documented. Corporate parents can shape sourcing and independence claims. Public sources were researched as of 2026-10-24.

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Ownership
Ethnos Coffee Roasters was acquired in 2023 by Tina Tatum, the owner of the Mississippi-based brand Coffee Central. The company is now identified as a 100% female-owned specialty coffee roaster.
Founded
2019
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
Ethnos is known for its commitment to specialty-grade, single-origin coffees and its mission-driven approach to supporting missionaries and marginalized communities. The brand is also recognized for its 'Female Farmed' line and its use of Loring fluid-bed roasting technology.
Sourcing countries
Kenya · Guatemala
Farm-level sourcing
The brand emphasizes traceability and identifies specific producers for its offerings, such as Lillian Rodríguez (Doña Lilly) for its Guatemala coffees. They offer both single-origin selections and curated blends.
Notable coffees
  • — Guji Mane
  • — Santa Marta Blend
In the news

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

2026-06-17 · Daily Memphian
Ethnos Coffee Roasters eyes fall opening in Downtown Memphis

The Center City Development Corp. approved an exterior improvement grant for Ethnos Coffee Roasters to support the opening of a new location in Harbor Town. The company plans to sign a five-year lease at 114 Harbor Town Square with an anticipated opening in the fall.

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 is based in Memphis, Tennessee, the user prompt identified it as being in Jackson, Mississippi; however, all reliable sources confirm the roastery and operations are located in the Memphis area, with the owner also operating Coffee Central in Mississippi.

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