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Stereoscope Coffee

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Stereoscope Coffee; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Farm level
TagsStereoscope CoffeeCalifornia coffee roastersGuatemalaZambiaPapua New GuineaIndependentFarm levelRoasts in-house
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Stereoscope Coffee is a Los Angeles-based specialty coffee roaster that views coffee as a living organism rather than a commodity. Founded by a team of baristas and Q-graders, the company focuses on the intersection of nature, design, and ritual to highlight the unique terroir of their beans. They are recognized for their sophisticated, award-winning packaging and minimalist cafe spaces.

Ownership
Stereoscope Coffee is an independent company founded by Leif Sung An and Clifford Park.
Founded
2013
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
The brand is highly regarded for its minimalist, award-winning aesthetic and a meticulous, design-forward approach to roasting single-origin coffees.
Sourcing countries
Guatemala · Zambia · Papua New Guinea
Farm-level sourcing
The brand emphasizes direct relationships with farmers and identifies specific farms for its single-origin offerings, such as Finca Llano Grande. They focus on the 'Five Elements' philosophy, which includes the farmer as a core component of their production cycle. Their offerings consist of both curated single-origin beans and expertly crafted blends.
Notable coffees
  • — Guatemala - Finca Llano Grande
Documented coffee offerings

Coffees researched from Stereoscope Coffee

These are examples recorded during editorial research on Oct 31, 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.

Supernova Blend

Guatemala, Ethiopia · Washed, Natural

This blend offers a fruit-forward profile with a perfect balance between citrus and sweet berry notes.

Original roaster or listing source

El Tambo Blend

Guatemala, Brazil · Washed, Pulped Nat

Roasted to a medium-dark profile, this blend features notes of dark cherry, chocolate, honey, and brown sugar.

Original roaster or listing source

No 3.1 Blend

Brazil, Guatemala, Ethiopia · Pulped, Washed, Natural

This versatile blend combines sweet berry notes from Ethiopia with citrus and spice from Guatemala, rounded out by chocolate and nut notes from Brazil.

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 Stereoscope Coffee, as documented by outside outlets. We link to the original reporting and do not rewrite or endorse it.

2026-02-19 · The Korea Herald
Korean cafes shape LA’s evolving coffee culture

The article highlights the influence of Korean-owned businesses on the Los Angeles coffee scene, noting that Stereoscope Coffee, founded in 2013 by Leif An, has expanded to five locations across the city.

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. While the brand emphasizes transparency and farm-level sourcing, a comprehensive list of all current sourcing countries was not explicitly detailed on their website beyond specific examples found in product listings and coverage.

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