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Harrisburg, Pennsylvania · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive

Little Amps Coffee Roasters

Ownership unverifiedRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Farm level
TagsLittle Amps Coffee RoastersPennsylvania coffee roastersColombiaEthiopiaHondurasIndiaIndependentFarm levelRoasts in-house
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Little Amps Coffee Roasters is a Harrisburg-based specialty coffee company that combines a passion for music with a dedication to high-quality roasting. They operate multiple cafes and provide wholesale services, focusing on transparent sourcing and community engagement. The brand is recognized for its vibrant, origin-forward coffee profiles and its role as a staple in the local Harrisburg coffee scene.

Ownership
Little Amps is an independent, locally-owned business. It was founded by Aaron Carlson and is currently led by CEO Peter Leonard.
Founded
2010
Roasting
Roasts its own coffee.
What it's known for
Little Amps is known for its music-inspired branding, community-focused coffee shops in Harrisburg, and a commitment to sourcing and roasting high-quality, origin-forward specialty coffees.
Sourcing countries
Colombia · Ethiopia · Honduras · India
Farm-level sourcing
The brand provides detailed information about the producers and regions for its single-origin offerings, often highlighting specific estates or washing stations. They work with importers to maintain direct relationships with farmers. Their menu includes both single-origin coffees and curated blends.
Notable coffees
  • — Kerehaklu Estate (India)
  • — Finca el Jardín (Colombia)
  • — Shoondhisa Natural (Ethiopia)
  • — Mensur Abahika (Ethiopia)
  • — Into The Void (Blend)
  • — Friend Blend (Blend)
Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-01. 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 highlights specific producers and estates, it does not explicitly state whether it maintains direct-trade relationships with every single farm or exclusively through importers.