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Marion, Iowa, Iowa · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive
The Blue Strawberry Coffee Company
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Limited public info
TagsThe Blue Strawberry Coffee CompanyIowa coffee roastersEthiopiaCosta RicaIndependentRoasts in-house
Visit The Blue Strawberry Coffee Company's site The Blue Strawberry Coffee Company is an Iowa-based roaster that transitioned from a long-standing downtown cafe to a dedicated e-commerce and retail roasting business. They specialize in small-batch roasting, offering a diverse range of single-origin beans and creative flavored coffee varieties. The company focuses on providing fresh, custom-roasted coffee to its community through online sales and local markets.
Ownership
The company is independent and family-owned. It was originally established in 2003 in Cedar Rapids and was purchased by Wesley Bryant in 2018, who later transitioned the business to a dedicated roasting operation in Marion.
Founded
2003
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
The Blue Strawberry is known for its small-batch, custom-roasted coffee beans and a wide variety of unique, specialty-flavored coffees.
Sourcing countries
Ethiopia · Costa Rica
Farm-level sourcing
The brand sources green coffee from various regions globally but does not publicly disclose specific farm or producer names for its offerings. Their product line includes both single-origin coffees and a variety of flavored blends.
Notable coffees
- — Ethiopia
- — Costa Rica
- — Up Before The Sun (Breakfast Blend)
Sources used in this deep dive
- https://www.bluestrawberrycoffee.com/about-us
- https://bluestrawberrycoffee.com/
- https://www.shopiowa.com/vendor/blue-strawberry-coffee-co
- https://www.thegazette.com/business/blue-strawberry-sold-to-marion-entrepreneur/article_d6191d36-bd02-5dcb-b630-d2043f8cad82.html
- https://marketspread.com/vendor/41886/the-blue-strawberry-coffee-co
- https://www.shopiowa.com/grab-a-mug-of-blue-strawberry-coffee-company
- https://www.thegazette.com/business/blue-strawberry-sold-to-marion-entrepreneur/
- https://www.instagram.com/p/DT5nBQfEaWX
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-23. 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 mentions sourcing coffee from all over the world, specific details regarding their supply chain, such as direct trade relationships or specific farm names, are not publicly documented.