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Yellow Brick Coffee

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Yellow Brick Coffee; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Farm level
TagsYellow Brick CoffeeArizona coffee roastersKenyaTanzaniaColombiaGuatemalaEthiopiaIndependentFarm levelRoasts in-house
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Yellow Brick Coffee is a Tucson-based specialty roaster and cafe founded in 2011 that focuses on high-quality, single-origin beans. The company prioritizes direct-trade relationships and transparent sourcing to provide artisan roasts for both retail and wholesale customers. They operate multiple cafe locations in Tucson while maintaining a strong commitment to coffee education and quality control.

Ownership
Yellow Brick Coffee is an independent, family-owned business founded by siblings Anna and David Perreira.
Founded
2011
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
The brand is known for its meticulous, small-batch roasting of single-origin specialty coffees and its commitment to transparent, direct-trade sourcing relationships.
Sourcing countries
Kenya · Tanzania · Colombia · Guatemala · Ethiopia
Farm-level sourcing
Yellow Brick Coffee emphasizes traceability by sourcing single-origin coffees and frequently identifying specific farms or estates, such as the Nyeri Hill Estate in Kenya. They maintain direct relationships with producers to ensure quality and ethical standards. Their offerings include both distinct single-origin lots and curated espresso blends.
Notable coffees
  • — Kenya: Nyeri Hill Estate
  • — Tanzania: Mbeya-Mwangoka
  • — Colombia: Cauca
  • — Guatemala: Huehuetenango
  • — Destino Espresso Blend
Documented coffee offerings

Coffees researched from Yellow Brick Coffee

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.

Ethiopia Natural: Idedo Yirgacheffe

Yirgacheffe, Ethiopia · Natural

This coffee features notes of peach jam and strawberry with a silky mouthfeel.

Original roaster or listing source

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.

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Retailer information: Yellow Brick Coffee

Documented physical retailers
Yellow Brick Coffee at The Benedictine
Historical source note (not live inventory): Flagship cafe in Tucson serving coffee, tea, and food.
Physical
YBC Historic Courthouse
Historical source note (not live inventory): Walk-up window cafe located in downtown Tucson.
Physical
Documented online sources
Yellow Brick Coffee's online shop
Historical source note (not live inventory): Sells whole bean coffee, subscriptions, and merchandise directly to consumers.
Website

I was able to verify the brand's two physical cafe locations in Tucson and their primary online store, but found no evidence of the brand being sold in third-party grocery chains or other external retail outlets.

These references come from public store locators, retailer listings and brand materials. Last checked Nov 14, 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 Yellow Brick Coffee, as documented by outside outlets. We link to the original reporting and do not rewrite or endorse it.

Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-17. 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 emphasizes direct trade and farm-level transparency, a comprehensive list of every current farm partner is not explicitly indexed in a single public database.

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