Son of a Barista

Name

Son of a Barista

Legal name

Son of a Barista Inc.

Website

https://sonofabarista.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Coffee & Italian Pastries

NAICS

Coffee and Tea Manufacturing (31192)

SIC

Beverages (2080), Bakery Products (2050)

akta.pro primary industry

Single-Serve Coffee (Pods, Capsules) (CRADAHAH)

Keywords

• Specialty coffee pods
• Biodegradable coffee capsules
• Italian espresso blends
• Single-serve coffee
• Italian pastries

Headquarters

HQ city

Sherman Oaks

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Coffee Pods Sales: Sale of single-serve biodegradable coffee pods compatible with Nespresso Original Line and Keurig machines. One-time purchase through retail channels.
2. Italian Tarts Sales: Sale of premium Italian tarts (lemon, raspberry, pistachio) through Costco and select retailers. One-time product sales.
3. Ground Coffee Sales: Sale of premium organic ground coffee in various roasts (Firenze, Torino, Capri). Sold through retail channels.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Son of a Barista produces and sells premium organic Italian coffee in single-serve biodegradable pods (Nespresso Original Line and Keurig K-Cup compatible) and ground coffee in multiple roasts, alongside authentic Italian tarts (lemon, raspberry, pistachio). All coffee is roasted and tarts are baked in small batches at the company's Italian facility, with products sold through Costco, select specialty retailers across North America, and a wholesale channel for retailers, cafes, and hotels.

Product overview

Son of a Barista is a food and beverage company offering a portfolio of Italian products: authentic Italian tarts and premium organic coffee pods. The product line consists of three tart varieties (Lemon, Raspberry, and Pistachio), three Nespresso Original Line compatible pod blends (Firenze, Portofino, and Torino), four additional single-serve pod varieties (Aromatico, Cremoso, Lungo, and Puro), three K-Cup compatible options mirroring the Nespresso blends, and three ground coffee offerings (Firenze, Torino, and Capri). All products feature USDA and EU Organic certification, Fair Trade sourcing, and biodegradable packaging. The tarts are produced in Italy and available exclusively at Costco, while coffee products are distributed through Costco and select specialty retailers across North America.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lemon Tart Premium Italian lemon tart baked in Italy with creamy lemon custard in a buttery pastry shell, made with real lemons, sold exclusively at Costco for consumers seeking an authentic Italian pastry.
• Raspberry Tart Italian tart with sweet raspberry filling in a delicate pastry crust, offering a bold and fruity Italian flavor for consumers seeking an authentic Italian pastry.
• Pistachio Tart Italian tart with rich Sicilian pistachio cream in a golden pastry crust, positioned as a premium Italian pastry indulgence.
• Firenze Nespresso Pods Balanced medium roast single-serve coffee pod compatible with all Nespresso Original Line machines, offering smooth, approachable Italian coffee flavors for home espresso drinkers.
• Portofino Nespresso Pods Bold and smoky dark roast single-serve coffee pod compatible with all Nespresso Original Line machines, delivering deep character and a rich, lingering finish for dark-roast espresso drinkers.
• Torino Nespresso Pods Extra bold full-bodied single-serve coffee pod compatible with all Nespresso Original Line machines, offering powerful, complex roast intensity for consumers seeking the strongest Italian-style espresso.
• Aromatico Pod Light and aromatic single-serve coffee pod with floral notes and a delicate finish, intended as an approachable entry point to Italian espresso.
• Cremoso Pod Velvety and smooth single-serve coffee pod with luxurious crema, delivering a rich, creamy Italian-style espresso for consumers seeking a classic Italian café experience at home.
• Lungo Pod Longer extraction single-serve coffee pod producing a full-bodied, mellow, smooth, and balanced lungo-style coffee for consumers who prefer a longer pour.
• Puro Pod Pure and intense single-origin espresso pod offered in unblended form, positioned as the purest expression of Italian coffee for espresso purists.
• Firenze K-Cup Pods Balanced medium roast single-serve coffee pod compatible with Keurig K-Cup machines, delivering smooth, approachable Italian coffee flavors and carrying USDA and EU Organic certification.
• Portofino K-Cup Pods Bold and smoky dark roast single-serve coffee pod compatible with Keurig K-Cup machines, with deep character and a rich, lingering finish, USDA and EU Organic certified.
• Torino K-Cup Pods Extra bold full-bodied single-serve coffee pod compatible with Keurig K-Cup machines, offering powerful, complex roast intensity, USDA and EU Organic certified.
• Firenze Ground Coffee Balanced medium roast premium organic ground coffee with smooth, approachable flavors, suitable for drip, pour-over, and French press brewing methods.
• Torino Ground Coffee Extra bold and full-bodied premium organic ground coffee with a powerful roast and deep complexity, targeted at consumers who take their coffee seriously.
• Capri Ground Coffee Light and bright premium organic ground coffee with citrus undertones, presented as a refreshing roast inspired by the island of Capri.

Quantifiable outcome

• Biodegradable pods that break down naturally versus aluminum pods taking centuries

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Tree NationcoreOthersOfficial Tree Nation partner for reforestation projects worldwide. For every purchase, Son of a Barista contributes to reforestation projects to actively give back and offset their carbon footprint. Partnership represents their commitment to environmental stewardship beyond reducing footprint.
• CostcocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive retailer for Italian lemon tarts. Products including tarts and coffee pods are available at Costco locations across North America.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/sonofabarista
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/son-of-a-barista
• Instagraminstagram.com/sonofabarista

Compliance6 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

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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