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Portland, Oregon, Oregon · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive

Stumptown Coffee Roasters

Owned by Keurig Dr PepperRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Farm level
TagsStumptown Coffee RoastersGuatemalaHondurasEthiopiaColombiaIndonesiaRwandaBurundiBrazilOwned by Keurig Dr PepperFarm levelRoasts in-house
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Stumptown Coffee Roasters is a foundational specialty coffee company that helped define the modern direct trade movement. Based in Portland, they are known for their meticulous roasting profiles, iconic signature blends, and leadership in the cold brew industry. The company maintains a strong focus on quality and long-term producer partnerships across four continents.

Ownership
Stumptown was acquired by Peet's Coffee in 2015, which is a subsidiary of JDE Peet's. In 2025, ownership transitioned to Keurig Dr Pepper. The brand continues to operate as a subsidiary while maintaining its own roasting operations and brand identity.
Founded
1999
Roasting
Roasts its own coffee.
What it's known for
Stumptown is widely recognized as a pioneer of the specialty coffee movement and the direct trade sourcing model. They are also highly regarded for their early innovation in the ready-to-drink cold brew market, including nitro-infused canned coffee.
Sourcing countries
Guatemala · Honduras · Ethiopia · Colombia · Indonesia · Rwanda · Burundi · Brazil
Farm-level sourcing
Stumptown utilizes a direct trade model, maintaining long-term relationships with specific producers and washing stations. They frequently name the specific farm or producer behind their single-origin offerings, such as Finca El Injerto. Their sourcing is supported by third-party verification through Enveritas to ensure sustainability standards.
Notable coffees
  • — Hair Bender (Blend)
  • — Holler Mountain (Blend)
  • — Guatemala El Injerto Bourbon
  • — Honduras El Puente Natural
Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-09-29. It is not a review: we have not tasted this brand's coffee. Ownership, roasting and sourcing claims belong to the brand and its published materials. While the brand provides extensive information on its direct trade relationships and sustainability verification, it does not publish a comprehensive, exhaustive list of every farm currently in its supply chain.