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Stumptown Coffee Roasters

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Stumptown Coffee Roasters; not a documentary photograph
Owned by Keurig Dr PepperRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Farm level
TagsStumptown Coffee RoastersOregon 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.

Corporate ownership disclosure

Stumptown Coffee Roasters is owned by Keurig Dr Pepper

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.

Ultimate owner: a large corporation

Ownership is disclosed when documented. Corporate parents can shape sourcing and independence claims. Public sources were researched as of 2026-10-07.

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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
Reported to roast in-house.
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
Documented coffees linked to this brand

These published coffee profiles are linked to this brand. Each profile distinguishes verified origins, roasters, farms and producers from information that remains undisclosed. A catalog entry is not automatically an independent tasting review.

Documented coffee offerings

Coffees researched from Stumptown Coffee Roasters

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.

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.

Verify original product sources

Retailer information: Stumptown Coffee Roasters

Documented physical retailers
Stumptown SW Washington Cafe
Historical source note (not live inventory): Physical cafe location in Portland, Oregon, serving espresso, drip coffee, and cold brew.
Physical
Stumptown Downtown Cafe
Historical source note (not live inventory): Flagship retail location in Portland, Oregon, offering a full espresso bar and coffee products.
Physical
Stumptown Division Cafe
Historical source note (not live inventory): Original flagship cafe location in Portland, Oregon.
Physical
Ace Hotel Kyoto Cafe
Historical source note (not live inventory): International cafe location in Kyoto, Japan, serving Stumptown coffee.
Physical
Documented online sources
Stumptown Coffee Roasters's online shop
Historical source note (not live inventory): The brand's official website offering fresh roasted coffee beans and subscriptions.
Website

I verified several physical cafe locations and the brand's official online store; while the brand mentions that its products are sold at grocers and specialty shops nationwide, specific third-party retail partners were not explicitly named in the provided search results.

These references come from public store locators, retailer listings and brand materials. Last checked Oct 27, 2026. They are research links, not proof of current stock or a buying recommendation. Verify availability, price and location directly with the source.
In the news

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

2026-09-24 · Daily Coffee News
Stumptown’s New LA Flagship Gives The Starland Theatre an Encore

Stumptown Coffee Roasters has opened a new flagship cafe and training center in the historic Starland Theatre in Los Angeles. The opening marks a significant re-entry into the Los Angeles market following the closure of the brand's Arts District location in early 2024.

2026-06-19 · World Coffee Portal
Stumptown Coffee Roasters takes RTD to new heights

Stumptown Coffee Roasters is expanding its ready-to-drink (RTD) cold brew offerings, including the launch of 'Copilot Cold Brew' on Alaska Airlines. This move reflects the brand's strategy to drive growth in the retail sector outside of its physical cafe footprint.

2026-06-17 · Global Coffee Report
Stumptown President departs months after acquisition

Laura Szeliga has stepped down as President of Stumptown Coffee Roasters, a position she held since 2020. Her departure occurred two months after the completion of Keurig Dr Pepper's $18 billion acquisition of JDE Peet's, Stumptown's parent company.

Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-07. 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 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.

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