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Moonwake Coffee Roasters

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Moonwake Coffee Roasters; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Farm & producer level
TagsMoonwake Coffee RoastersCalifornia coffee roastersColombiaGuatemalaIndependentFarm & producer levelRoasts in-houseAnaerobicThermal Shock
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Moonwake Coffee Roasters is a San Jose-based specialty roastery that evolved from a pandemic-era passion project into a dedicated brick-and-mortar cafe. They focus on showcasing unique varieties and innovative processing techniques through a rotating selection of meticulously curated, small-batch coffees. The brand emphasizes a calm, introspective coffee experience while maintaining strong relationships with award-winning producers.

Ownership
Moonwake Coffee Roasters is an independent, family-owned business founded by Ming Wood and Mabel Yeung.
Founded
2020
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
The brand is known for its small-batch, obsessively curated specialty coffee, often featuring rare harvests and experimental processing techniques from award-winning producers.
Sourcing countries
Colombia · Guatemala
Farm-level sourcing
The brand provides high transparency by naming the specific farm and producer for its single-origin offerings, such as Jorge Rojas in Colombia and the Bella Vista Mill in Guatemala. They categorize their coffees into distinct series like 'Nova' and 'Exploratory' to highlight specific processing methods and flavor profiles. Their sourcing focuses on high-quality, rare harvests rather than bulk blends.
Notable coffees
  • — El Jardin - Jorge Rojas - Washed Chiroso - Colombia
  • — El Mirador - Yessica and Diego Parra - Mosto Thermal Shock Natural Sidra - Colombia
  • — Bella Vista Mill - Luis Pedro Zalaya Zamora - Washed Field Blend - Guatemala
Documented coffee offerings

Coffees researched from Moonwake Coffee Roasters

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.

Alo Village Safo Station - Tamiru Tadesse - Anaerobic Washed 74158 - Ethiopia

Alo Village, Sidama, Ethiopia · Anaerobic Washed

The coffee features bright flavors of peach blossom, orange, raspberry, and jasmine.

Original roaster or listing source

Granja Paraiso 92 - Wilton Benitez - Lager Gesha - Colombia

Cauca, Colombia · Anaerobic Lager Yeast Inoculation

This coffee offers a profile of peach gummy, jasmine, and red tea.

Original roaster or listing source

Las Flores - Jhoan Vergara - Anaerobic Thermal Shock Washed Decaf Pink Bourbon - Colombia

Colombia · Anaerobic Thermal Shock Washed

This decaf coffee features notes of yellow starburst, orange creamsicle, and mimosa.

Original roaster or listing source

Finca El Analia - Diego Armando Madrigal Ureña - Natural Caturra Catuai - Costa Rica

Tarrazú, Costa Rica · Natural

A dark roast with notes of diner grape jelly, dark rum, and chocolate.

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.

In the news

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

2026-10-15 · Sprudge
The Sprudge Guide To Coffee In San Jose, California

Moonwake Coffee Roasters is featured as a prominent coffee destination in San Jose, noted for its intentional, botanically-inspired interior design and high-end coffee program. The coverage highlights the roastery's focus on quality, including its in-house roasting and cupping operations.

2026-07-17 · San Francisco Chronicle
The Crown in Oakland discounts coffee by 25 cents due to tariff refund

The article discusses how coffee importer Royal Coffee is passing on tariff refunds to its customers, including San Jose-based Moonwake Coffee Roasters. This highlights the impact of fluctuating international trade tariffs on local specialty coffee roasters.

2024-01-19 · The Mercury News
New coffee roaster to open shop in San Jose

Moonwake Coffee Roasters, a pop-up business previously known for its presence at Cupertino farmers markets, announced plans to open a brick-and-mortar location in San Jose. The expansion marks a transition from a pandemic-era passion project to a permanent retail space for the local roastery.

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's website and public coverage confirm their sourcing of specific Colombian and Guatemalan coffees, a comprehensive list of every country they have sourced from over the years is not explicitly documented.

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