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Rising For People Coffee Co.

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Rising For People Coffee Co.; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Farm & producer level
TagsRising For People Coffee Co.Nevada coffee roastersEthiopiaRwandaColombiaGuatemalaTanzaniaSumatraBrazilBurundiHondurasIndependentFarm & producer levelRoasts in-house
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Rising For People Coffee Co. is a Reno-based specialty roaster that focuses on ethically sourced, farm-direct beans from women-owned and family-run micro-farms. They utilize an electric, low-carbon roasting system to produce coffee on-demand, emphasizing environmental sustainability and social impact. The company also integrates a charitable component by planting mangrove trees in Kenya for every transaction.

Ownership
The company is independent and is woman and veteran-owned.
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
The brand is known for its commitment to farm-direct sourcing from women-owned micro-farms and its use of electric, low-carbon Bellwether roasting technology.
Sourcing countries
Ethiopia · Rwanda · Colombia · Guatemala · Tanzania · Sumatra · Brazil · Burundi · Honduras
Farm-level sourcing
The brand sources 100% of its green coffee directly from named producers and family-run, women-owned micro-farms. They prioritize long-term relationships and pay above C-market prices for their single-origin lots. They explicitly state that they do not use commodity beans and provide transparency regarding the specific farms and regions behind their offerings.
Notable coffees
  • — Ethiopia Shanta Golba
  • — Honduras Copán SWP Decaf
  • — Parceiros do Café (blend of Boa Vista, Fazenda Furnas, and Apostolo)
In the news

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

2026-07-02 · FOX Reno
Rising for People Coffee Company community partnerships

Owner Sky Jones appeared on local television to discuss the company's ongoing community giving initiatives and new menu offerings. The segment highlighted the brand's expansion into seasonal coffee flights and brunch items, as well as their commitment to environmental sustainability through a mangrove tree planting program.

Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-27. 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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