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Moonrise Coffee Roasters

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Moonrise Coffee Roasters; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Limited public info
TagsMoonrise Coffee RoastersColorado coffee roastersHawaiiBrazilCosta RicaPeruMexicoUgandaIndependentRoasts in-house
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Moonrise Coffee Roasters is a Denver-based specialty coffee company that bridges the gap between Hawaiian island culture and Colorado mountain life. They specialize in small-batch air-roasted coffee, aiming to provide an engaging, community-focused experience through their café locations and wholesale program.

Ownership
Moonrise Coffee Roasters is an independent, family-owned business that identifies as Latino-owned and women-owned.
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
The brand is known for its air-roasted coffee beans, which are crafted with an island-inspired, 'Aloha' philosophy, and for its unique, adventurous flavor profiles in both its coffee and café offerings.
Sourcing countries
Hawaii · Brazil · Costa Rica · Peru · Mexico · Uganda
Farm-level sourcing
The brand sources beans from various global regions and Hawaii, emphasizing ethical sourcing practices. They do not consistently publish specific farm or producer names for their offerings, focusing instead on the regional origin of the beans.
Notable coffees
  • — Ohana Blend
  • — AllStars Blend
  • — Brazil Full Bodied
  • — Costa Rica
  • — Uganda
  • — Mexico
Documented coffee offerings

Coffees researched from Moonrise Coffee Roasters

These are examples recorded during editorial research on Oct 25, 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.

Local Paradise

Central America and Indonesia · Air-roasted

This blend offers a medium body with nutty, fruity, and subtle spice flavor profiles.

Original roaster or listing source

Big Kahuna | 5 Pounds

Central America and Indonesia · Air-roasted

A bulk offering of their signature blend featuring notes of dark chocolate, nuttiness, and citrus.

Original roaster or listing source

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: Moonrise Coffee Roasters

Documented physical retailers
Moonrise Coffee Roasters DTC
Historical source note (not live inventory): Physical location in Greenwood Village, Colorado, where the brand sells its coffee.
Physical
Moonrise Coffee Roasters Littleton
Historical source note (not live inventory): Physical roastery and cafe location in Littleton, Colorado, that sells bags of coffee.
Physical
Documented online sources
Moonrise Coffee Roasters's online shop
Historical source note (not live inventory): The brand's primary e-commerce platform offering whole bean and ground coffee for purchase.
Website

I was able to verify two physical locations and the brand's own online store, but I could not find evidence of the brand being sold in third-party grocery chains or external online marketplaces.

These references come from public store locators, retailer listings and brand materials — last checked Nov 7, 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 Moonrise Coffee Roasters, as documented by outside outlets. We link to the original reporting and do not rewrite or endorse it.

2024-10-14 · Denver Westword
Moonrise Brings Air-Roasted Coffee From Maui to Denver

Moonrise Coffee Company, which began as a roaster in 2021, has expanded its footprint by opening two cafes in Denver. The company utilizes air-roasting technology to process beans sourced from Maui and other regions, with plans to open a third location.

Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-16. 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. The exact founding year of the company is not explicitly stated on their website or public profiles.

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