Gold Star Coffee

What Gold Star Coffee does

Gold Star Coffee Inc., operating under the registered trademark World's Best Tasting Coffee, is a privately held specialty coffee roaster and green coffee trader founded in 1993 by Constantine. The company sources, roasts, and retails ultra-premium specialty-grade coffee beans to individual consumers, hospitality businesses, and private label partners across the United States and Canada from offices in Valley Stream, New York and a CFIA-licensed roasting facility in Woodbridge, Ontario. Its core production process relies on a proprietary 100-year-old fire roasting technique executed with turn-of-the-century equipment no longer used in modern industry, and every batch is personally cupping-reviewed by Master Cupper Naushad Panju, the 1996 SCAC Cupping Champion recognized by both the SCAA and the Specialty Coffee Association of Costa Rica.

The product catalog spans more than 140 SKUs organized into single-origin collections from Africa, Latin America, Indonesia, Jamaica (Estate Reserve and Blue Mountain), and Hawaii (Kona); espresso blends; gourmet blends; flavored coffees; Swiss Water decaffeinated options; unroasted green coffee for home roasters; Keurig K-Cup compatible pods; luxury gift boxes; and branded merchandise. The Black Label Low Acid line is the most differentiated technical offering, produced via slow-roasting at lower flame for longer durations and independently tested by Intertek Food Services, which confirmed a pH of 5.70 and negative results for Ochratoxin A and aflatoxins B1, B2, G1, and G2. The company claims less than 1% of specialty-grade coffee globally meets its procurement standards.

Gold Star operates a hybrid business model combining direct-to-consumer e-commerce through separate US (goldstarcoffee.com) and Canadian (goldstarcoffee.ca) storefronts, B2B wholesale (starting at $10/lb) for cafes, restaurants, offices, and resellers, and private label solutions with custom blending and packaging for business customers. Retail price points range from approximately $10/lb wholesale to $21-$27/lb for standard single origins, $36/lb for Hawaiian Kona Extra Fancy, and $42-$284 across pack sizes for Jamaican Blue Mountain, with supplementary revenue from gift cards and merchandise. Customer acquisition is driven by content marketing, a social media footprint across Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, email capture offering a 7% first-purchase discount, and more than 4,193 verified customer reviews across multiple platforms.

Name

Gold Star Coffee

Legal name

Gold Star Coffee Inc.

Website

https://goldstarcoffee.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Gold Star Coffee is a specialty coffee roaster founded in 1993, operating US and Canadian e-commerce storefronts alongside wholesale and private label channels. It uses a proprietary 100-year-old fire roasting technique to deliver ultra-premium single-origin, blend, decaf, and low-acid coffees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Coffee Roasting

NAICS

Coffee and Tea Manufacturing (311920)

SIC

Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Coffee Roasting & Grinding (AFAFADAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty Coffee & Tea (Single-Origin, Micro-lot, Premium) Processing (AFAFADAJ), Coffee (Roasted, Ground, Whole Bean) (CRADAHAG), Specialty Coffee & Tea Retail (Beans, Leaves, Accessories) (CRAHAGAI)

Keywords

• Specialty coffee beans
• Single origin coffee
• Wholesale coffee supply
• Private label coffee
• Low acid coffee

Headquarters

HQ city

Valley Stream

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, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Coffee Products: Direct-to-consumer and wholesale sales of specialty roasted coffee beans including single-origin, blends, flavored, decaf, and private label options. Products sold by weight (lb) with various package sizes from 1lb to 10lb.
2. Merchandise: Branded merchandise including hats, mugs, travel tumblers, and coffee accessories.
3. Gift Cards: E-Gift Cards available from $50 denominations.
4. Wholesale: Bulk wholesale ordering for cafes, restaurants, offices, and resellers starting at $10/lb. Private label solutions for business customers.
5. Private Label: Private label solutions offering custom branding with extensive varieties, blends, flavored, dark roasts, organic and decaffeinated beans. Custom blending available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Gold Star Coffee roasts and sells specialty green coffee beans (single-origin, blends, flavored, decaf, espresso, and Fair Trade & Organic varieties) via direct-to-consumer e-commerce through goldstarcoffee.com and goldstarcoffee.ca, plus wholesale and private label channels for cafes, restaurants, offices, and resellers. The company applies a proprietary 100-year-old fire roasting technique using turn-of-the-century equipment, supported by SCAA-certified cupping expertise and low-acid roasting, with coffee roasted to order and shipped the same day.

Product overview

Gold Star Coffee is a specialty coffee roaster and e-commerce business offering freshly roasted gourmet coffee beans with a 100-year-old fire roasting tradition. The product portfolio centers on the Custom Combo Coffee Pack system allowing customer customization from 16 premium coffee varieties, complemented by dedicated single-origin collections (Jamaica Blue Mountain, Hawaiian Kona, African, Indonesian, Latin American), specialty lines (Espresso, Gourmet Blends, Fair Trade & Organic), and the Black Label Low Acid line. Additional offerings include Swiss Water decaf, unroasted green beans for home roasters, Keurig K-Cup compatible pods, and branded merchandise. The company operates wholesale and private label programs for B2B customers. Coffee is roasted to order in small batches using turn-of-the-century equipment, with less than 1% of specialty coffee meeting their standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom Combo Coffee Pack A customizable multi-origin combo pack of freshly roasted premium specialty coffee, sold in 6lb and 10lb sizes, allowing buyers to assemble their own selection from up to 16 premium single-origin and blend varieties. Designed for individual specialty coffee enthusiasts and gift buyers seeking variety.
• Black Label Low Acid Coffee A specialty coffee line targeted at consumers with stomach sensitivity, featuring slow low-flame roasted beans with independently verified pH of 5.70 and certified absence of Ochratoxin A and aflatoxins. Sold in 1lb to 10lb package sizes priced from $26 to $203, with variants including Jamaican Estate Reserve, mmmMocha, mmmMidnight, and Nightwish half-caff.
• Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee Single-origin Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee grown in rich soil with cool mist evenings at altitudes up to 7,400 feet, sold in 1lb to 10lb sizes priced from $42 to $284 per pound. Marketed for its subtle sweetness and elegant body to specialty coffee enthusiasts and gift buyers.
• Hawaiian Kona Coffee Premium single-origin Hawaiian coffee from the Kona region sold in 1lb packages at $36/lb, positioned for its smooth, mellow taste and butter-like mouthfeel. Targeted at specialty coffee enthusiasts seeking a recognized premium origin.
• African Single Origin Coffees A collection of single-origin African coffees including Ethiopian Harrar, Ethiopian Limu, Kenya AA, Kenyan Peaberry, Tanzania Peaberry, Yemen Mocha High Grown, and Zimbabwe AA, starting at $22/lb. Targeted at specialty coffee enthusiasts seeking specific African terroir profiles.
• Indonesian Single Origin Coffees A collection of single-origin Indonesian coffees including Sumatra Mandheling, Papua New Guinea Sigri Estate AA, Celebes/Sulawesi, and Java Estate, priced at $22/lb. Targeted at specialty coffee enthusiasts interested in Indonesian origin profiles.
• Latin American Single Origin Coffees A collection of single-origin Latin American coffees including Brazilian Bourbon Santos Fancy, Colombian Supremo, Costa Rica Tarrazu, Guatemalan Antigua, Honduras Macala, Mexican Fino Altura, Nicaraguan Marango, Panama Boquete, Peruvian Macchu Picchu, Puerto Rico Yauco Selecto AA, and Santo Domingo Barahona, priced $21–$27/lb. Targeted at specialty coffee enthusiasts seeking Latin American terroir.
• Espresso Coffee A range of espresso roast coffees including Espresso Fantastico (Italian Roast, $21.75/lb), Espresso Fresco (City Roast, $21/lb), and SPRESSO Crema Fantastica (Fair Trade Organic Medium Roast, $36/2.2lb). Sold to home espresso enthusiasts and wholesale buyers.
• Gourmet Blends A line of signature gourmet blends including Full City Deluxe, Gold Star Gourmet Blend, Mocha Java, Perk Up (high caffeine, Fair Trade Organic), 50th blend, mmmMocha, mmmMidnight, and Nightwish. Sold to individual consumers seeking Gold Star's signature flavor profiles.
• Fair Trade and Organic Certified Coffees A collection of specialty coffees carrying both Fair Trade and Organic certifications, including mmmMocha, mmmMidnight, SPRESSO, Perk Up, Sumatra Takengon, Ethiopian Yirgacheffe, Bolivia Colonial, and Peru Penachi. Targeted at ethically minded specialty coffee consumers.
• Decaffeinated Coffees A line of Swiss Water Process decaffeinated coffees including Hawaiian Kona SW Decaf ($41/lb), Colombian Supremo SW Decaf ($22/lb), Espresso SW Decaf ($22/lb), and flavored SW Decaf options ($23/lb). Targeted at consumers seeking decaffeinated specialty coffee without chemical solvents.
• Flavored Coffee A variety of flavored specialty coffees including decaf flavored options priced at $23/lb. Targeted at consumers seeking flavored alternatives beyond traditional single-origin and blend profiles.
• Green Coffee (Unroasted Beans) Unroasted green specialty coffee beans sold to home roasters, including Jamaica Blue Mountain, Hawaii Kona, Ethiopia Harrar, Ethiopian Yirgacheffe, Guatemala Antigua, Puerto Rico Yauco Selecto AA, Jamaica Blue Mountain Peaberry, and custom combo packs. Targeted at home roasting hobbyists seeking the same specialty inventory Gold Star roasts.
• Keurig K-Cup Compatible Pods Pre-packaged single-serve coffee pods compatible with Keurig brewing systems, extending Gold Star specialty coffees into the single-serve home brewing format. Targeted at Keurig owners seeking premium single-serve alternatives.
• Luxury Gift Boxes Curated premium gift box collections, including the Coffee Lover's Luxury Gift Box ($126), The 95 Gift Box ($114), and The Traveler Luxury Gift Box ($92). Targeted at gift buyers seeking premium specialty coffee presentations for special occasions.
• Wholesale Program A bulk wholesale coffee program for cafes, restaurants, offices, and resellers, starting at $10/lb, with ordering handled via phone (1-888-371-JAVA) or email. Targeted at hospitality and foodservice operators needing consistent premium coffee supply.
• Private Label Program A B2B private label program offering custom branding, custom blending, and packaging for business customers using Gold Star's specialty inventory, with focus on Jamaica Blue Mountain, Hawaiian Kona, Fair Trade/Organic, dark roasts, decaffeinated, and custom blended beans. Targeted at businesses seeking to launch or expand a branded specialty coffee line.
• Branded Merchandise A line of Gold Star Coffee branded merchandise including hats (Premium Baseball Hat $25, Snapback/Strapback/Velcro Hat $24), Steel Mug 12oz ($22), Stainless Steel Travel Mug 20oz ($22), Stainless Steel Tumbler ($17), Ceramic Mug ($17), and Coffee Scoop & Clip ($12). Targeted at brand fans and gift buyers.
• E-Gift Cards Digital gift cards redeemable at goldstarcoffee.com, available from a $50 minimum denomination, allowing recipients to choose any product in the Gold Star catalog. Targeted at gift buyers seeking flexible gifting.

Quantifiable outcome

• pH 5.70 tested (low-acid)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Alliance for Coffee Excellence (ACE)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Gold Star Coffee is a 2026 Community Member of the Alliance for Coffee Excellence, the non-profit organization that runs the Cup of Excellence competition and auction program. ACE membership provides access to award-winning coffee auctions where producers receive premium prices directly.
• Intertek Food ServicescoreOthersIndependent laboratory accredited to ISO/IEC 17025 by the Standards Council of Canada. Performs mycotoxin and pH testing on Gold Star's Black Label Low Acid coffee. Testing confirms Ochratoxin A and Aflatoxins not detected, pH 5.70.
• Naushad Panju (Kencaf Importing & Distributing)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCAA-recognized and SCAC-recognized Master Cupper and 1996 SCAC Cupping Champion. Provides second opinion cupping reviews for every coffee Gold Star sources and roasts, ensuring quality standards are met.
• Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)coreOthersGovernment regulatory body that issued Gold Star Coffee Inc. a Safe Food for Canadians Act licence (number 3P3XXGFV) under the Safe Food for Canadians Act. Licence valid from November 20, 2025 to November 20, 2027.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Coffee Bean Direct: Online specialty coffee roaster offering single-origin, blends, and wholesale programs, comparable in product mix and e-commerce/wholesale go-to-market.
• Intelligentsia Coffee: Premium specialty coffee roaster with direct-to-consumer and wholesale channels, known for single-origin focus and direct-trade sourcing analogous to Gold Star's positioning.
• Counter Culture Coffee: Specialty coffee roaster with a similar DTC e-commerce and wholesale/café distribution model, emphasizing single-origin sourcing and quality cupping expertise.
• La Colombe Coffee Roasters: Specialty coffee roaster operating DTC e-commerce, wholesale, and café channels with a similar premium single-origin and ready-to-drink product portfolio.
• Stumptown Coffee Roasters: Specialty coffee roaster competing in the same premium single-origin and direct-trade segment, with overlapping DTC, wholesale, and foodservice distribution.
• Volcanica Coffee Company: Online specialty coffee retailer focused on single-origin premium beans from volcanic regions, closely mirroring Gold Star's e-commerce-first DTC specialty model.

Broad incumbents

• Keurig Dr Pepper: Dominant single-serve coffee platform and broad beverage incumbent; relevant due to its scale in coffee and overlapping Keurig K-Cup product format that Gold Star also offers.
• Peet's Coffee: Large-scale specialty coffee incumbent owned by JDE Peet's, with broad retail, wholesale, and foodservice distribution that overlaps with Gold Star's specialty positioning at scale.

Regional players

• Kicking Horse Coffee: Canadian specialty coffee roaster with strong organic and fair-trade positioning, sharing Gold Star's Canadian operating geography and premium specialty market.
• 49th Parallel Coffee Roasters: Canadian specialty coffee roaster with wholesale and DTC operations, comparable in geography and in focusing on premium single-origin and direct-trade offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/goldstarcoffee
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@goldstarcoffee
• Facebookfacebook.com/goldstarcoffee
• Instagraminstagram.com/goldstarcoffee
• TikToktiktok.com/@gold.star.coffee
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gold-star-coffee-inc-

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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