Family Tradition - Brazilian Coffee, Seibt Family Farm, Cerrado Mineiro Region
Seibt Family Farm, Cerrado Mineiro Region, Brazil
This is a medium-dark roast coffee.
Original roaster or listing source US Brand Directory
Tama, Iowa, Iowa · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive
Ross Street Roasting
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Farm level
TagsRoss Street RoastingIowa coffee roastersNicaraguaPapua New GuineaBrazilColombiaIndependentFarm levelRoasts in-house
Visit Ross Street Roasting's site Ross Street Roasting is a specialty coffee micro-roaster based in Tama, Iowa, that emphasizes precision, small-batch production, and direct-trade relationships. Founded by Brian Gumm, the company operates as a high-tech, data-driven roastery that prioritizes transparency and traceability in its supply chain. The brand is recognized for its commitment to sourcing high-quality beans and maintaining ethical partnerships with producers to ensure both quality and sustainability. Their market position focuses on providing discerning customers with fresh, expertly roasted coffee that highlights the unique characteristics of each origin.
Ownership
Ross Street Roasting is an independent, family-owned business founded by Brian Gumm.
Founded
2015
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
The brand is known for its small-batch, hand-roasted specialty coffee, with a particular focus on direct-trade relationship coffees and unique single-origin offerings from regions like Nicaragua and Papua New Guinea.
Sourcing countries
Nicaragua · Papua New Guinea · Brazil · Colombia
Farm-level sourcing
The brand emphasizes direct-trade and relationship-based sourcing, often identifying specific producers or micro-lots for their single-origin coffees. They maintain long-term partnerships with growers to ensure quality and equitable pay. While they offer permanent single-origin selections, they also rotate various seasonal offerings.
Notable coffees
- — Divine Inspiration (Nicaragua)
- — Kula Peaberry (Papua New Guinea)
- — Gold Mountain Brix Breaker (Nicaragua)
- — Jack's Feed Store (Blend)
- — Bohemian Gothic (Blend)
- — Cool It, Yo! (Colombia Decaf)
Documented coffee offerings
Coffees researched from Ross Street Roasting
These are examples recorded during editorial research. They are not a live product feed. The coffee, lot, price, and availability may have changed. We have not necessarily brewed these coffees ourselves.
Meow That's What I Call Light Roast! - Light Roast Coffee Blend
This light roast blend features fruity, sweet, and smooth tasting notes.
Original roaster or listing sourceJack's Feed Store - Medium Roast Coffee Blend
This medium roast blend is described as having a rich, mellow, and smooth flavor profile.
Original roaster or listing sourceBohemian Gothic - Dark Roast Coffee Blend
This is a dark roast coffee blend.
Original roaster or listing sourceCool It, Yo! - DECAF Colombian Coffee
Colombia
This is a decaffeinated Colombian coffee offering.
Original roaster or listing sourceExternal 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: Ross Street Roasting
Documented physical retailers
Historical source note (not live inventory): Serves as an exclusive coffee supplier for this cafe in Dubuque, Iowa.
Physical
Historical source note (not live inventory): Carries the brand's coffee as an exclusive supplier in Independence, Iowa.
Physical
Historical source note (not live inventory): Stocks the brand's coffee as an exclusive supplier in Belle Plaine, Iowa.
Physical
Historical source note (not live inventory): A coffee shop in Cedar Rapids that stocks the brand's coffee.
Physical
Documented online sources
Historical source note (not live inventory): The brand's primary digital storefront offering their full range of roasted coffee products.
Website
Historical source note (not live inventory): An online marketplace featuring a selection of the brand's coffee blends.
Website
I verified several physical retail partners in Iowa through the brand's official location page and confirmed their online presence via their website and the Shop Iowa marketplace; other locations mentioned in older news reports were not included as current availability could not be independently confirmed.
These references come from public store locators, retailer listings and brand materials. Last checked Oct 15, 2026. They are research links, not proof of current stock or a buying recommendation. Verify availability, price and location directly with the source.
Sources used in this deep dive
- https://www.rossstreetroasting.com/
- https://www.rossstreetroasting.com/collections/ross-street-roasting-coffee-products
- https://www.rossstreetroasting.com/shop
- https://www.rossstreetroasting.com/products/meow-light-roast-coffee-blend
- https://www.shopiowa.com/vendor/ross-street-roasting-co
- https://www.rossstreetroasting.com/pages/locations
- https://www.thegazette.com/news/the-ground-floor-specialty-grade-coffee-retailer-reaches-beyond-small-town-base/article_697e40db-6f41-5678-b473-9df7a681e1ab.html
- https://www.rossstreetroasting.com/collections/all
- https://www.roastlocal.com/iowa/tama/ross-street-roasting
- https://rossstreetroasting.com/
- http://rossstreetroasting.com/pages/about-us
- https://pullandpourcoffee.com/gold-mountain-brix-breaker-ross-street-roasting-co
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-09-30. 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 ethical sourcing and sustainability, no specific, verifiable philanthropic programs or charitable donation percentages were found in public documentation.