Breakfast Blend
A medium roast coffee with a smooth, rich flavor profile.
Original roaster or listing source US Brand Directory
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive
Hard Times Coffee Roasters
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Limited public info
Visit Hard Times Coffee Roasters's site Hard Times Coffee Roasters is an Oklahoma City-based company dedicated to the craft of small-batch, fresh-roasted coffee. They focus on providing high-quality, Grade 1, triple-picked, and washed Arabica beans to both retail and wholesale markets. Beyond their core coffee offerings, which include whole bean, ground, and convenient pod formats, the brand maintains a distinct vintage cowboy aesthetic. Their market position is built on a commitment to freshness and quality, serving customers through direct-to-door shipping and wholesale partnerships.
Ownership
Hard Times Coffee Roasters is an independent, family-operated business based in Oklahoma City.
Founded
2014
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
The brand is known for providing small-batch, Grade 1 gourmet coffee and wholesale solutions, often featuring a vintage cowboy aesthetic.
Farm-level sourcing
The brand emphasizes the use of 100% Grade 1 Arabica beans that are triple-picked and washed. They do not publicly disclose specific farm or producer names for their offerings.
Documented coffee offerings
Coffees researched from Hard Times Coffee Roasters
These are examples recorded during editorial research. They are not a live product feed. The coffee, lot, price, and availability may have changed. We have not necessarily brewed these coffees ourselves.
House Blend
A signature blend designed for a balanced daily cup.
Original roaster or listing sourceGuatemala
Guatemala
A single-origin offering highlighting the characteristics of Guatemalan coffee.
Original roaster or listing sourceExternal 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.
Verify original product sources
Retailer information: Hard Times Coffee Roasters
Documented online sources
Historical source note (not live inventory): Sells the brand's full range of whole bean coffee, coffee pods, and filter packs directly to consumers.
Website
I was able to verify that Hard Times Coffee Roasters operates its own e-commerce platform for direct-to-consumer sales, but I could not find any third-party physical or online retailers currently stocking their products.
These references come from public store locators, retailer listings and brand materials. Last checked Oct 30, 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
- https://www.hardtimescoffeeco.com/
- https://www.hardtimescoffeeco.com/shop-hard-times-coffee
- https://www.madeinoklahoma.net/producer/hard-times-coffee-roasters
- https://www.hardtimescoffeeco.com/coffee-pods
- https://www.hardtimescoffeeco.com/contact-hard-times-coffee-roasters
- https://www.roastlocal.com/oklahoma/oklahoma-city/hard-times-coffee-roasters
- https://www.facebook.com/HardTimesCoffeeRoasters
- https://www.theroasthauscoffeeco.com/blogs/news/the-best-freshly-roasted-coffee-beans-in-oklahoma-a-2026-guide
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-05. 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. I could not verify specific sourcing countries, farm-level details, or any formal philanthropic programs through the brand's public-facing digital channels.