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Harbinger Coffee

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Harbinger Coffee; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Limited public info
TagsHarbinger CoffeeColorado coffee roastersMexicoNicaraguaEthiopiaIndependentRoasts in-house
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Harbinger Coffee is a Fort Collins-based specialty roaster and café operator dedicated to precision, hospitality, and community. They focus on clean, high-quality coffee profiles achieved through a scientific approach to roasting and brewing. The company operates multiple locations in Northern Colorado and maintains a strong commitment to ethical sourcing practices.

Ownership
Harbinger Coffee is an independent, locally-owned business co-founded by Jonathan Jarrow and Ben Kutcher.
Founded
2012
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
Harbinger is widely recognized for its precise, scientific approach to coffee roasting and preparation, as well as its influence on the specialty coffee culture in Northern Colorado.
Sourcing countries
Mexico · Nicaragua · Ethiopia
Farm-level sourcing
The brand works with specialty importers to source high-quality green coffee, emphasizing fair pay for farmers. While they discuss regions and general sourcing philosophies on their blog, they do not consistently publish specific farm or producer names for their current retail offerings.
Documented coffee offerings

Coffees researched from Harbinger Coffee

These are examples recorded during editorial research on Oct 26, 2026. They are not a live product feed. The coffee, lot, price, and availability may have changed. We have not necessarily brewed these coffees ourselves.

Simply Sweet - Espresso Blend

Guatemala and Ethiopia

This blend is designed to be primarily chocolatey and malty, with just enough citrus to give it some liveliness.

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.

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Retailer information: Harbinger Coffee

Documented physical retailers
Harbinger Coffee (North)
Historical source note (not live inventory): Physical cafe located at 236 S. College Ave in Old Town Fort Collins.
Physical
Harbinger Coffee (South)
Historical source note (not live inventory): Physical cafe and roastery located at 3581 E. Harmony Road in Fort Collins.
Physical
Documented online sources
Harbinger Coffee's online shop
Historical source note (not live inventory): Offers coffee subscriptions and individual bag purchases for shipping or local pickup.
Website

I verified the brand's two physical cafe locations in Fort Collins and their direct-to-consumer online store; no third-party retail partners were identified.

These references come from public store locators, retailer listings and brand materials — last checked Nov 7, 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 2026-10-16. 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 emphasizes high-quality sourcing and lists specific importers, they do not currently maintain a public, searchable database of specific farm or producer names for their current coffee lineup.

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