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Seattle, Washington · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive
Kuma Coffee
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Farm level
Visit Kuma Coffee's site Kuma Coffee is a Seattle-based micro-roaster that maintains a singular focus on sourcing and roasting high-scoring, seasonal single-origin coffees. Operating with a small team, the company prioritizes direct-trade relationships and precision roasting to highlight the unique terroir of each bean. They are highly regarded by specialty coffee enthusiasts for their clean, light-roast style and commitment to paying premiums well above fair trade standards.
Ownership
Kuma Coffee is an independently owned and operated business founded by Peter Mark Ingalls.
Founded
2008
Roasting
Roasts its own coffee.
What it's known for
Kuma is widely recognized for its light-roast profile that emphasizes clarity, sweetness, and fruit-forward characteristics. They are known for a minimalist, quality-focused approach that eschews traditional marketing in favor of direct-trade relationships and high-scoring microlots.
Sourcing countries
Colombia · Guatemala · Honduras · Ethiopia
Farm-level sourcing
Kuma Coffee focuses on direct trade, frequently naming the specific farms or washing stations behind their single-origin offerings. They work with partners like Azahar and Trabocca to facilitate sourcing and quality control at the origin level. Their catalog consists almost exclusively of seasonal single-origin coffees rather than traditional blends.
Notable coffees
- — Bella Vista (Guatemala)
- — Various Colombian microlots via Azahar
Sources used in this deep dive
- https://kumacoffee.com/
- https://www.kumacoffee.com/pages/about-us
- https://www.kumacoffee.com/pages/our-sourcing-philosophy
- https://www.king5.com/article/entertainment/television/programs/evening/kuma-coffee-seattle/281-dd97da69-c6fb-4710-bbae-de58c2f03084
- https://seattle.eater.com/22532851/best-seattle-coffee-roasters-small-batch
- https://roastersmap.com/coffee-roasters-washington/seattle/kuma-coffee
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-09-29. 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. While the brand frequently names farms and regions, I could not verify a comprehensive, static list of every current farm partner due to the seasonal nature of their rotating inventory.