Black & Tan Blend
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Brookings, South Dakota, South Dakota · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive
Kool Beans Coffee and Roasterie
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Limited public info
TagsKool Beans Coffee and RoasterieSouth Dakota coffee roastersColombiaCosta RicaGuatemalaIndonesiaIndependentRoasts in-house
Visit Kool Beans Coffee and Roasterie's site Kool Beans Coffee and Roasterie is a community-oriented coffee shop and roastery located in the historic downtown district of Brookings, South Dakota. Originally started as a home-based garage operation in 2011, the business has grown into a full-scale cafe that emphasizes quality, sustainability, and local connection. They roast their own coffee on-site and serve as a central gathering place for the local community.
Ownership
Kool Beans is an independent, family-owned business founded by Kurt Osborne. In 2025, his daughter Erinn Thomas became a co-owner of the company.
Founded
2011
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
Kool Beans is known for its community-focused atmosphere and its transition from a garage-based operation to a prominent downtown destination in the historic 1894 building. They are recognized for roasting their own coffee on-site and serving the Brookings community.
Sourcing countries
Colombia · Costa Rica · Guatemala · Indonesia
Farm-level sourcing
The brand offers a variety of single-origin coffees and blends, but does not publicly disclose specific farm or producer names on their website. Their offerings include both standard single-origin beans and flavored coffees, the latter of which are created by adding syrup to roasted Colombia medium beans.
Notable coffees
- — Black & Tan Blend
- — Black Jack Espresso Blend
- — Guatemala
- — Colombia
- — Costa Rica
- — Sumatra/Java
Documented coffee offerings
Coffees researched from Kool Beans Coffee and Roasterie
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.
Guatemala
Guatemala
A single-origin coffee showcasing the distinct characteristics of Guatemalan beans.
Original roaster or listing sourceColombia
Colombia
A classic Colombian coffee known for its balanced acidity and body.
Original roaster or listing sourceCosta Rica
Costa Rica
A bright and clean single-origin coffee from Costa Rica.
Original roaster or listing sourceTanzania Mt. Meru Peaberry
Tanzania
A unique peaberry selection from the slopes of Mt. Meru.
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: Kool Beans Coffee and Roasterie
Documented physical retailers
Historical source note (not live inventory): The brand operates a physical coffee shop and roastery located at 225 Main Ave in downtown Brookings, South Dakota.
Physical
Documented online sources
Historical source note (not live inventory): The brand sells its full range of roasted coffee beans and single-serve brew bags directly through its official website.
Website
I was able to verify the brand's physical storefront in Brookings, South Dakota, and its direct-to-consumer online shop; no other third-party retail partners were identified.
These references come from public store locators, retailer listings and brand materials. Last checked Nov 1, 2026. They are research links, not proof of current stock or a buying recommendation. Verify availability, price and location directly with the source.
In the news
Recent news and media coverage about Kool Beans Coffee and Roasterie, as documented by outside outlets. We link to the original reporting and do not rewrite or endorse it.
2026-02-24 · Brookings Register
Legislative coffee attracts crowd in Brookings Kool Beans Coffee and Roasterie provided coffee for a legislative coffee event held at the Brookings City & County Government Center. The event allowed local residents to engage with state lawmakers regarding public policy issues.
Sources used in this deep dive
- https://koolbeanscoffee.net/
- https://koolbeanscoffee.net/collections/all-coffee
- https://koolbeanscoffee.net/collections/all
- https://koolbeanscoffee.net/collections/single-serve-pour-overs
- https://visitbrookingssd.com/business/kool-beans-coffee-and-roasterie
- https://koolbeanscoffee.net/pages/our-story
- https://koolbeanscoffee.net/products/hazelnut
- https://sdsucollegian.com/34/news/kool-beans-home-business-to-downtown-destination
- https://www.sdpb.org/business-economics/2025-03-24/global-events-force-some-south-dakota-coffee-shops-to-raise-prices
- https://koolbeanscoffee.net/pages/sustainability
- https://koolbeanscoffee.net/pages/coffee-profiles
- https://www.travelsouthdakota.com/brookings/kool-beans-coffee-and-roasterie
- https://www.instagram.com/koolbeanscoffee?hl=en
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurt-osborne-9949b943
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-03. 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 mentions a commitment to sustainability and community, no specific, verifiable philanthropic programs with defined financial or organizational commitments were found in public documentation.