Ethiopia Yirgacheffe
Ethiopia
A classic Yirgacheffe profile known for its bright, floral, and citrus-forward characteristics.
Original roaster or listing source US Brand Directory
Boulder, Colorado, Colorado · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive
Unseen Bean
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Limited public info
TagsUnseen BeanColorado coffee roastersEthiopiaTanzaniaBrazilIndonesiaPapua New GuineaCosta RicaBurundiColombiaPanamaIndependentRoasts in-house
Visit Unseen Bean's site The Unseen Bean is a specialty coffee roaster and café based in Boulder, Colorado, founded by Gerry Leary. The company is celebrated for its unique sensory-based roasting process, which allows Leary to produce high-quality, complex roasts without the use of sight. The brand maintains a strong commitment to accessibility and quality, serving as a notable fixture in the local coffee community.
Ownership
The Unseen Bean is an independent, family-owned business founded and operated by Gerry Leary.
Founded
2004
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
The brand is widely recognized for its "blind-roasted" coffee, a process developed by founder Gerry Leary, who has been blind since birth and uses his senses of smell and hearing to masterfully roast coffee beans.
Sourcing countries
Ethiopia · Tanzania · Brazil · Indonesia · Papua New Guinea · Costa Rica · Burundi · Colombia · Panama
Farm-level sourcing
The brand sources premium specialty coffee beans from various global origins, prioritizing organic, shade-grown, and fair trade options when available. While they identify specific regions and estates for their offerings, they do not consistently publish detailed farm-level or producer-level data for every lot.
Notable coffees
- — Ethiopia Yirgacheffe
- — Tanzania Peaberry Kilimanjaro Estate
- — Brazil Cerrado Decaf
- — Sumatra Lintong Triple Pick Tiger
- — Papua New Guinea Purosa A/X FTO
- — Costa Rica El Churro Microlot
Documented coffee offerings
Coffees researched from Unseen Bean
These are examples recorded during editorial research on Oct 25, 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.
Tanzania Peaberry Kilimanjaro Estate
Tanzania
Features a bright acidity with a medium body and distinct wine-like fruit notes.
Original roaster or listing sourceBrazil Cerrado Decaf
Brazil
A smooth, medium-bodied decaf with nutty and chocolatey undertones.
Original roaster or listing sourceSumatra Lintong Triple Pick Tiger
Sumatra · Triple Pick
A heavy-bodied coffee with earthy, spicy, and herbal notes characteristic of the region.
Original roaster or listing sourceCosta Rica El Churro Microlot
Costa Rica
A clean and balanced cup with sweet caramel and crisp apple notes.
Original roaster or listing sourceExternal 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: Unseen Bean
Documented online sources
Historical source note (not live inventory): Sells a variety of single-origin and blended coffee beans directly to consumers.
Website
I was able to verify that The Unseen Bean operates its own online store for coffee sales, but I could not find evidence of the brand currently selling its coffee through third-party retail chains or other online marketplaces.
These references come from public store locators, retailer listings and brand materials — last checked Nov 7, 2026. They are research links, not proof of current stock or a buying recommendation. Verify availability, price and location directly with the source.
Sources used in this deep dive
- https://www.theunseenbean.com/
- https://www.colorado.com/boulder/restaurants-culinary/cafes-coffee-shops/the-unseen-bean
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Unseen_Bean
- https://theunseenbean.com/
- https://bizwest.com/2016/09/02/the-unseen-bean
- https://nobarriersusa.org/podcast/interview-with-gerry-leary
- https://kdvr.com/2014/06/06/blind-coffee-roaster-is-a-master-at-his-craft
- https://digital.denverlibrary.org/nodes/view/944843
- https://contour.coffee/guides/boulder
- https://sprudge.com/video-awesome-blind-guy-roasts-coffee-by-sound-is-awesome-31236.html
- https://www.colorado.com/boulder/the-unseen-bean
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 lists specific estates and regions on its website, it does not provide comprehensive transparency reports detailing specific farmer names or direct trade relationships for all products.