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Masterpiece Coffee

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Masterpiece Coffee; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Origin / region level
TagsMasterpiece CoffeeCalifornia coffee roastersChinaPeruColombiaEthiopiaIndependentOrigin / region levelRoasts in-house
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Masterpiece Coffee is a Berkeley-based micro-roastery and slow bar that highlights specialty coffee from Yunnan, China. The brand is recognized for its contemporary approach to coffee, blending traditional Asian flavors into signature espresso-based drinks. It operates as a community-focused kiosk within a shared retail space.

Ownership
Masterpiece Coffee is an independent, Asian American-owned business founded by Sun, operating as a micro-roastery and coffee kiosk within the Imasala Collective in West Berkeley.
Founded
2024
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
The brand is known for its focus on specialty coffee from Yunnan, China, and its unique, Asian-inspired signature lattes that incorporate ingredients like miso, gochugaru, and black sesame.
Sourcing countries
China · Peru · Colombia · Ethiopia
Farm-level sourcing
The brand sources its flagship Yunnan coffees through a partnership with Torch Coffee Labs and rounds out its offerings with beans from Peru, Colombia, and Ethiopia sourced via Red Fox Coffee Merchants. They emphasize direct relationships with producers for their Chinese coffees but do not consistently publish specific farm or farmer names for all single-origin offerings.
Documented coffee offerings

Coffees researched from Masterpiece Coffee

These are examples recorded during editorial research on Oct 30, 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.

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.

In the news

Recent news and media coverage about Masterpiece Coffee, as documented by outside outlets. We link to the original reporting and do not rewrite or endorse it.

2025-03-25 · San Francisco Chronicle
Bay Area cafes are embracing Chinese coffee beans from Yunnan

The San Francisco Chronicle highlighted Masterpiece Coffee's role in the growing trend of Chinese-grown coffee in the Bay Area. The shop is noted for its unique menu, which includes lattes infused with miso and white sesame, reflecting a commitment to East Asian flavor profiles.

2025-02-25 · Daily Coffee News
Chinese Coffees Triumph at the Masterpiece Coffee Pop-Up in Berkeley

Masterpiece Coffee launched as a specialized kiosk in Berkeley's Imasala Collective, focusing on specialty coffee from Yunnan, China. Founder Young Sun, formerly of Devout Coffee and Artis Coffee, roasts beans in small batches using an Aillio Bullet to highlight Asian-inspired flavors and Chinese origins.

2025-02-16 · East Bay Times
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Masterpiece Coffee, a minimalist cafe located within the Imasala Collective in North Berkeley, was profiled for its unique retail setting and focus on the 'shokunin spirit.' Owner Young Sun, formerly of Devout Coffee and Artis Coffee, emphasizes Asian coffee-producing countries and a slow bar experience at the shop.

Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-17. 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 sourcing directly from producers in China, specific farm names for their current coffee lineup are not publicly documented on their website or in recent press coverage.

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