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Portland, Oregon · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive
Trailhead Coffee Roasters
Ownership unverifiedRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Origin / region level
Visit Trailhead Coffee Roasters's site Trailhead Coffee Roasters is a Portland-based, independent roastery focused on ethical, small-batch coffee production. The company distinguishes itself through a commitment to sustainability, notably using bicycle-based delivery for local operations and supporting long-term relationships with coffee-growing communities. Their approach combines meticulous roasting techniques with a strong emphasis on social responsibility and community engagement.
Ownership
Trailhead Coffee Roasters is an independent, self-owned business founded by Charlie Wicker.
Founded
2009
Roasting
Roasts its own coffee.
What it's known for
The brand is known for its environmentally conscious business model, which includes delivering coffee to local Portland cafes and markets via cargo bicycle and utilizing hand-drawn art on its packaging.
Sourcing countries
Colombia · Brazil · Ethiopia
Farm-level sourcing
The brand emphasizes direct trade and sustainable sourcing, often highlighting family farms and cooperatives like Café Femenino. While they provide specific regional and process details for their single-origin offerings, they also utilize blends that combine direct-trade coffees with beans from ethical importers.
Notable coffees
- — Pink Bourbon (Quindio, Colombia)
- — Provisions Espresso
Sources used in this deep dive
- https://trailheadcoffeeroasters.com
- https://www.trailheadcoffeeroasters.com/eco
- https://www.trailheadcoffeeroasters.com/coffee-shop/p/pink-bourbon-super-light-roast
- https://www.trailheadcoffeeroasters.com/coffee-shop/p/provisions
- https://www.trailheadcoffeeroasters.com/about-us
- https://www.oregonlive.com/portland/2013/01/trailhead_coffee_roasters_open.html
- https://linkedin.com/company/trailhead-coffee-roasters-llc
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-09-30. 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 emphasizes direct trade and mentions specific regions, it does not consistently publish the names of individual farms or farmers for every coffee offered.