Mountain Bird Coffee & Tea Company

What Mountain Bird Coffee & Tea Company does

Mountain Bird Coffee & Tea Company is a privately held specialty coffee roaster founded in 2009 and headquartered in Holiday Island, Arkansas, with a high-efficiency roasting facility in Northwest Arkansas. The company operates at small scale (1-10 employees), roasting a curated portfolio of approximately twelve SKUs spanning single-origin coffees (e.g., Finca La Pradera, Finca La Laja, Finca La Pastora, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Colombia), custom blends (Black Mountain, Morning Bird Blend, Cafe La Familia), and espresso roasts (Stevie's, Phantom Especial), plus a decaf (Dang Good Decaf, 99.7% caffeine-free via Swiss Water Process). Production uses a custom roaster branded 'Bumblebee', with finished bags nitrogen-flushed to preserve freshness. Green coffee is sourced predominantly from Rainforest Alliance Certified farms, and the master roaster conducts annual origin-country cupping visits for SKU selection and traceability documentation.

The company runs a dual go-to-market combining direct-to-consumer e-commerce (mountainbirdcoffee.com) with bi-weekly and monthly subscriptions, and a wholesale B2B program supplying independent coffee shops, cafés, bakeries, and retail operations across Arkansas and select out-of-state accounts. Wholesale customers receive equipment training and maintenance support alongside bulk coffee, tea, and ancillary supplies (including Joe's Organic syrups). Pricing is tiered by bag size — 12 oz at $18-$21, 2 lb at $34-$40, and 5 lb at $80-$90 — with free shipping above $40 on DTC orders.

Revenue is generated through four streams: one-time DTC retail sales, subscription recurring revenue, wholesale B2B coffee and tea/syrup supply, and packaged resale to retail buyers. Distribution is domestic-only (United States) with marketing driven by organic social (Facebook, Instagram), an email newsletter, SEO, and an unusually strong customer-testimonial flywheel. The company holds the Readers Choice Award 2026 for Best Coffee in Arkansas, is independently owned with no institutional backing or parent company disclosed, and has no operating history of acquisitions, funding rounds, or leadership turnover.

Name

Mountain Bird Coffee & Tea Company

Legal name

Mountain Bird Coffee & Tea Co.

Website

https://mountainbirdcoffee.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Mountain Bird Coffee & Tea Company is a privately held Arkansas-based specialty coffee roaster (founded 2009) that roasts single-origin and blended coffees, primarily Rainforest Alliance Certified, and sells them direct-to-consumer via e-commerce and subscriptions plus wholesale to independent coffee shops and bakeries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Coffee Roasting

NAICS

Coffee and Tea Manufacturing (31192), Other Specialty Food Retailers (44529)

SIC

Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Coffee & Tea (Single-Origin, Micro-lot, Premium) Processing (AFAFADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty Coffee & Tea Retail (Beans, Leaves, Accessories) (CRAHAGAI), Bulk Beverage & Coffee/Tea Supply Stores (Retail + Wholesale) (CRAHAMAH)

Keywords

• Specialty coffee roasting
• Single origin coffee
• Wholesale coffee supply
• Coffee subscription service
• Espresso blend roasting

Headquarters

HQ city

Arkansas City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Direct Retail Coffee Sales: Direct-to-consumer sales of whole bean specialty coffees through e-commerce website. Products available in multiple sizes (12 oz, 2 lb, 5 lb) with prices ranging from $18 to $90 depending on product and size.
2. Wholesale B2B Coffee Sales: Wholesale specialty coffee sales to coffee shops, restaurants, bakeries, and retail operations. Includes bulk coffee for coffee bars, bulk tea, and packaged coffee for resale. Supporting coffee shops, restaurants, and retail operations since 2009.
3. Subscription Service: Bi-weekly and monthly subscription options for automatic coffee delivery, providing recurring revenue and customer retention. Featured on subscription-eligible products.
4. Wholesale Tea and Syrups: Wholesale supply of tea and syrups to business partners including Joe's Organic syrups and other beverage supplies mentioned in customer testimonials.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Mountain Bird Coffee & Tea Company roasts and sells specialty whole-bean coffees — single-origin lots, signature blends, espresso blends, and decaf — under its own brand, primarily Rainforest Alliance sourced, packaged in nitrogen-flushed bags for freshness. Products are sold directly to individual consumers via the company's e-commerce site and bi-weekly/monthly subscriptions, and in bulk to coffee shops, restaurants, bakeries, and retail operators through a dedicated B2B wholesale program that includes equipment training and maintenance support.

Product overview

Mountain Bird Coffee & Tea Company is a specialty coffee roaster based in Arkansas offering a portfolio of single-origin coffees and custom coffee blends. Their core product line includes 12 distinct coffee products across blends, single origins, and espresso categories: Black Mountain (French Roast), Morning Bird Blend, Stevie's (espresso blend), Finca La Pradera, Finca La Laja, Phantom Especial, Cafe La Familia, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Colombia, and Dang Good Decaf. These products are complemented by wholesale offerings for businesses and subscription services for recurring deliveries. The company sources beans primarily from Rainforest Alliance Certified farms, focusing on sustainability, traceability, and approachable flavors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Black Mountain A French Roast blend with origins from Colombia, El Salvador, and Peru, featuring flavor notes of Caramel, Smoky Overtones, Baker's Chocolate, and Full Body. Sold whole bean in 12 oz, 2 lb, and 5 lb sizes to home brewers and wholesale coffee shop, bakery, and restaurant customers. 75% Rainforest Alliance Certified.
• Morning Bird Blend A medium roast blend with origins from Costa Rica, Colombia, and Guatemala, featuring flavor notes of Full Body, Nuts, Milk Chocolate, and Tropical Fruit. Sold whole bean in 12 oz, 2 lb, and 5 lb sizes to home brewers and B2B wholesale partners.
• Stevie's Espresso Blend A medium/dark espresso blend with origins from Brasil, Costa Rica, El Salvador, and Peru, featuring flavor notes of Dark Chocolate, Sweet Cherry, Citrus, and Clean Finish. Sold whole bean in 12 oz, 2 lb, and 5 lb sizes to home brewers and wholesale espresso programs. 100% Rainforest Alliance Certified.
• Finca La Pradera A light roast single-origin coffee from the Santa Maria de Dota Region of Costa Rica, red honey processed on raised beds, with flavor notes of Floral Hints of Berry, Molasses, Fig, and Hint of Chocolate. Sold whole bean in 12 oz, 2 lb, and 5 lb sizes to home brewers.
• Finca La Laja A single-origin coffee from Huatusco, Mexico with yellow honey processing, featuring mild citrus of orange, black cherry, and creamy sweet body. Sold whole bean in 12 oz, 2 lb, and 5 lb sizes to home brewers.
• Phantom Especial A light roast espresso blend featuring origins from Costa Rica, El Salvador, and Guatemala. Sold whole bean in 12 oz, 2 lb, and 5 lb sizes to home brewers and wholesale espresso programs.
• Cafe La Familia A blend with origins from Guatemala and Colombia, featuring flavor notes of Almond, Brown Sugar, Milk Chocolate, and Light Rum. Sold whole bean in 12 oz, 2 lb, and 5 lb sizes to home brewers and wholesale partners.
• Ethiopia A single-origin coffee from the Yirgacheffe Reko region featuring fruity peach, stone fruit, hint of citrus lime, and light caramel finish. Sold whole bean in 12 oz, 2 lb, and 5 lb sizes to home brewers.
• Guatemala A single-origin coffee from San Jose Del Lago farm featuring stone fruit, berries, brown sugar, and hint of milk chocolate. A repeated customer favorite among wholesale partners such as Neighbor's Mill Bakery & Café. Sold whole bean in 12 oz, 2 lb, and 5 lb sizes.
• Costa Rica A light-medium roast single-origin coffee from the La Gloxinia Cooperative with elevation of 4,200–6,200 feet, featuring flavor notes of Cashew, Black Cherry, and Caramel/Toffee. Sold whole bean in 12 oz, 2 lb, and 5 lb sizes.
• Colombia A light roast single-origin coffee from Nariño, Colombia featuring black cherry, plum, brown sugar, and hint of nutty milk chocolate. Sold whole bean in 12 oz, 2 lb, and 5 lb sizes.
• Dang Good Decaf A decaf blend with origins from Brasil, Guatemala, and Costa Rica, featuring fruity sweetness and full body. Swiss Water Processed and verified 99.7% caffeine-free. Sold whole bean in 12 oz, 2 lb, and 5 lb sizes.
• Wholesale Specialty Coffee Program B2B bulk specialty coffee, tea, and complementary supplies sold to coffee shops, restaurants, bakeries, and retail operators. Wholesale accounts include local delivery, competitive pricing, equipment training, and ongoing maintenance support.
• Coffee Subscription Service Bi-weekly and monthly subscription options allowing individual consumers and businesses to receive automatic delivery of selected whole-bean coffees, providing recurring revenue and ensuring customers never run out of coffee.

Quantifiable outcome

• Consistent taste across years of orders
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Rainforest AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRainforest Alliance is an integral certification partner for Mountain Bird Coffee's sustainability mission. The company sources beans predominantly from Rainforest Alliance Certified farms, which is central to their environmental stewardship approach. This certification shapes their supply chain standards and product positioning as environmentally conscious.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Onyx Coffee Lab: Arkansas-based specialty coffee roaster with a national wholesale and DTC footprint, competition-focused sourcing, and a strong competition pedigree. Most directly comparable peer given overlapping geography, premium positioning, and specialty single-origin focus.
• PT's Coffee Roasting Co. Specialty roaster based in the Midwest with strong single-origin and espresso programs, multi-channel wholesale to cafes and grocery, and competition credentials. Comparable scale and B2B-plus-DTC model.
• Counter Culture Coffee: Specialty coffee roaster known for sustainability certifications, direct trade sourcing, and training-driven wholesale support to cafes. Closely mirrors Mountain Bird's farm-to-cup narrative and B2B service orientation.
• Verve Coffee Roasters: Specialty roaster with farm-direct sourcing, sustainability focus, and a wholesale-plus-cafe-plus-DTC model. Highly comparable in storytelling, sourcing ethos, and channel mix.
• Kaldi's Coffee Roasting Company: Mid-sized specialty roaster with strong regional wholesale to cafes, restaurants, and grocery across the Midwest and South. Comparable scale and SMB B2B distribution model.
• Batdorf & Bronson Coffee Roasters: Specialty coffee roaster focused on direct trade, single-origin, and wholesale to cafes and restaurants. Comparable B2B service-led model and premium sourcing ethos.
• Quills Coffee: Mid-sized specialty roaster with cafe operations, wholesale accounts, and DTC subscriptions. Similar channel mix and premium specialty positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Stumptown Coffee Roasters: Iconic specialty roaster (owned by Peet's/Lavazza) with national wholesale and DTC operations. Larger incumbent in the same premium specialty category, illustrating the scale ceiling and competitive benchmark for ambitious regional roasters.

Regional players

• Airship Coffee: Arkansas-rooted specialty roaster with farm-direct sourcing and a regional cafe/wholesale presence. Direct geographic overlap and similar small-batch artisan positioning.

Others

• Sustainable Harvest: Specialty coffee importer focused on relationship coffee, transparent supply chains, and Rainforest Alliance/relationship sourcing. Comparable on the sourcing and certifications side rather than roasting channel.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/mtbirdcoffee
• Instagraminstagram.com/mountainbirdcoffeeco
• Xx.com/mtbirdcoffee

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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