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San Marcos, California, California · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive

Memli Coffee Lab

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Memli Coffee Lab; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Farm level
TagsMemli Coffee LabCalifornia coffee roastersBoliviaTanzaniaIndependentFarm levelRoasts in-house
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Memli Coffee Lab is a boutique roaster and studio that treats coffee as a sensory language through a delicate, light-roasting philosophy. The brand operates as an educational hub, offering workshops and intimate tasting experiences that bridge the gap between coffee production and the consumer. By prioritizing transparency and origin identity, they aim to reveal the authentic characteristics of every bean they source.

Ownership
Memli Coffee Lab is an independent, family-owned business founded by Mehmet Sogan.
Founded
2019
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
The brand is known for its scientific, laboratory-style approach to coffee roasting and its focus on sensory education, including guided tasting experiences and workshops led by founder and U.S. Cup Tasters Champion Mehmet Sogan.
Sourcing countries
Bolivia · Tanzania
Farm-level sourcing
Memli Coffee Lab emphasizes transparency by sourcing coffee down to the micro-lot level. They provide information regarding the green coffee grade, sourcing partners, and purchasing prices to ensure ethical impact for producers.
Notable coffees
  • — Bolivia Finca Mathias Washed
  • — Tanzania Acacia Hills Gesha
Documented coffee offerings

Coffees researched from Memli Coffee Lab

These are examples recorded during editorial research on Nov 8, 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.

Verify original product sources

Retailer information: Memli Coffee Lab

Documented physical retailers
Memli Coffee Lab Tasting Room
Historical source note (not live inventory): The brand operates a physical boutique coffee roaster and tasting room in San Marcos, California.
Physical
Documented online sources
Memli Coffee Lab's online shop
Historical source note (not live inventory): The brand sells its roasted specialty coffee beans directly through its official website.
Website
Memli Coffee Lab subscription service
Historical source note (not live inventory): The brand offers recurring coffee subscription plans directly through its website.
Website

I was able to verify that Memli Coffee Lab sells its products directly through its own physical tasting room in San Marcos and its official e-commerce website; no third-party retail partners were identified.

These references come from public store locators, retailer listings and brand materials — last checked Oct 9, 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 Memli Coffee Lab, as documented by outside outlets. We link to the original reporting and do not rewrite or endorse it.

2026-04-09 · Roast Local
San Diego's 11 Best Indie Coffee Roasters (2026 Local Guide)

Memli Coffee Lab was featured in a local guide to San Diego's independent roasters. The profile highlights the brand's laboratory-focused approach, its reservation-only Brew Bar, and its recent expansion into instant latte mixes.

2026-04-04 · Prism News
Esther Kim and Mehmet Sogan Claim 2026 U.S. Coffee Championship Titles

Mehmet Sogan of Memli Coffee Lab successfully defended his title at the 2026 U.S. Cup Tasters Championship. This victory marks his third consecutive win in the competition, solidifying his status as a top-tier sensory professional in the specialty coffee industry.

Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-02. 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 emphasizes transparency and lists specific farms for some offerings, a comprehensive list of all current sourcing countries beyond those featured in their online shop was not explicitly documented.

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