Name

Sisters Coffee

Legal name

Sisters Coffee Company

Website

https://sisterscoffee.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Coffee Roasting

NAICS

Coffee and Tea Manufacturing (311920), Coffee and Tea Manufacturing (31192)

SIC

Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Coffee Roasters with Cafe (Roastery Cafes) (THAFADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Coffee Roasting & Grinding (AFAFADAB), Specialty Coffee Shops (Single-Origin, Third-Wave) (THAFADAA), Specialty Coffee & Tea Retail (Beans, Leaves, Accessories) (CRAHAGAI), Coffee, Tea & Cacao Experiences (Roastery Tours, Tastings) (THAJAGAH)

Keywords

• Specialty coffee roasting
• Single origin coffee
• Coffee subscriptions
• Wholesale coffee supply
• Cafe operations

Headquarters

HQ city

Sisters

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Retail Coffee Sales: Direct-to-consumer sales of whole bean coffee, single origins, and blends through e-commerce and 4 cafe locations. Products sold in 12oz, 3lb, and 6lb sizes with various grind options. One-time purchase model.
2. Coffee Subscriptions: Recurring subscription revenue from Mix & Match, pre-paid (3/6 month), office, and gift subscription tiers. Flexible management dashboard allows swapping coffees, updating addresses, pausing, and adding one-time purchases. Monthly recurring billing.
3. Wholesale Coffee: B2B wholesale partnerships with cafes, restaurants, and businesses. Full coffee service including quality coffee, barista training, equipment supply and maintenance. Long-term partnerships with customers like Isaac's Room (10+ years) and Well & Good.
4. Catering Services: Catering services for events, meetings, and gatherings offering coffee service, pastries, breakfast sandwiches, and burritos at 10-15% off regular cafe pricing. Pickup available at local cafes. Best suited for 10-50 guests.
5. Merchandise Sales: Branded merchandise including apparel (t-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts), headwear, drinkware (mugs, camp cups, tumblers), and accessories. Sold through e-commerce and cafes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Sisters Coffee Company roasts, packages, and sells specialty coffee (single origins and signature blends) directly to consumers through an e-commerce storefront and four company-owned cafes in Oregon (Sisters, two in Bend, Portland Pearl District), supported by a flexible subscription program, branded merchandise, B2B wholesale supply with barista training and equipment service, and event catering. Production occurs at a state-of-the-art Sisters roastery using Probat equipment and a manual no-pre-blending batch roasting methodology, with annual output exceeding 500,000 pounds.

Product overview

Sisters Coffee Company is a multi-location specialty coffee roaster and cafe operator founded in 1989 in Sisters, Oregon. The company operates a vertically integrated business offering: (1) a core portfolio of whole bean coffees including Single Origin Coffees (Rwanda Nyampinga, Colombia Aponte, Tanzania Umoja, Timor-Leste, Peru Don Calixto, Peru Paric, Peru Geisha) and signature Coffee Blends (Black Butte Gold, Sisters Blend, Espresso Blend, High Desert Sunrise, French Roast, Jack Creek Cold Brew, Friends Blend); (2) Coffee Subscriptions with flexible delivery, grind, and frequency options; (3) Merchandise including Apparel, Hats, and Mugs/Drinkware; (4) Retail cafe locations in Sisters (flagship), Bend (Old Mill, Jackstraw), and Portland (Pearl District); (5) B2B Wholesale services; (6) Catering for events; and (7) experiential offerings including Roastery Events and educational Brew Guides. The company roasts over 500,000 pounds of coffee annually at its Sisters production facility, sourcing ethically from farms in Rwanda, Guatemala, Peru, Panama, Ethiopia, and other origins through direct-trade relationships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Friends Blend: A special whole bean coffee created in partnership with Friends of the Children nonprofit. For every bag sold, Sisters Coffee donates $1 to Friends of the Children Portland and Friends of the Children Central Oregon.

Products and services

• Single Origin Coffees Premium single-origin coffees from specific farms and cooperatives worldwide (Rwanda, Colombia, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Peru) with terroir-driven flavor profiles; available in 12oz, 3lb, and 6lb sizes with multiple grind options. Targeted at individual coffee enthusiasts and home brewers seeking distinct origin flavors.
• Black Butte Gold Flagship founding dark roast blend created in 1989, named after the iconic butte near Sisters, Oregon. Combines coffees from Brazil, Colombia, and Papua New Guinea with notes of dark chocolate, molasses, roasted hazelnut, and nutmeg. For individual coffee enthusiasts and home brewers.
• Black Butte Gold Decaf Decaffeinated version of the flagship Black Butte Gold blend using 100% Colombian beans processed via the Select Water Process for chemical-free decaffeination. Notes of baker's chocolate, malt, cardamom, and cola. For individual coffee enthusiasts seeking a decaf option.
• Sisters Blend Namesake medium roast blend named after the mountain town and surrounding 286,000-acre wilderness. Combines Latin American and East African coffees with notes of brown sugar, toasted walnut, and cinnamon. For individual coffee enthusiasts.
• Espresso Blend Signature espresso blend combining Central and South American coffees with East African coffee; designed for sweet, balanced espresso extractions with notes of caramel, maple syrup, and pear. For home espresso brewers and cafes.
• Jack Creek Cold Brew Cold brew-specific blend featuring East African and Central American coffees, crafted for smooth sweetness with notes of brown sugar, chocolate, honey, and cantaloupe. Available in 12oz ($18) and 5lb ($92.95) sizes. For individual home brewers and businesses.
• French Roast Dark roast featuring Brazilian coffee roasted to deep caramelization while preserving natural sweetness, with notes of bittersweet chocolate, butterscotch, and smoky finish. For individual coffee enthusiasts preferring dark roast.
• Friends Blend Specialty whole bean blend created in partnership with Friends of the Children nonprofit; for every bag sold, $1 is donated to youth mentorship programs in Central Oregon and Portland. For individual coffee enthusiasts and gift buyers supporting a cause.
• Geisha by Jaramillo Estate Limited release single-origin Geisha coffee from Jaramillo Estate in Boquete, Panama, considered the finest coffee varietal worldwide, with striking fruit and floral notes including papaya, lime, and honeysuckle. For individual specialty coffee connoisseurs.
• Coffee Subscriptions Flexible recurring coffee delivery service allowing customers to customize frequency, coffee selection, grind type, and bag size. Options include Mix & Match Subscription (from $35.50/month), pre-paid 3-month ($105) and 6-month ($210) plans, gift subscriptions ($35/month), office subscriptions ($190/month for 2x 6lb bags), and Coffee Connoisseur Big Bag (from $68). Includes swap, pause, and cancel features, plus a free premium Oregon mug with first order. For individual home coffee enthusiasts, gift buyers, and offices.
• Gift Cards Digital and physical gift cards allowing recipients to choose any coffee or merchandise from the full product catalog. For gift buyers and individual consumers.
• Apparel Branded clothing including t-shirts, long sleeve shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, and crewnecks featuring mountain and nature-themed designs. Priced from $20 to $59. For individual consumers, fans, and gift buyers.
• Hats and Headwear Branded headwear including 5-panel racer hats, grandpa hats, surf caps, corduroy hats, and beanies. Priced from $16 to $24.95. For individual consumers and fans.
• Mugs and Drinkware Ceramic mugs, camp cups, insulated carafes, travel mugs, glass tumblers, and Hydro Flask vessels, including Oregon Mug, Hawk Mug, Elk Mug, and partnership items like Miir Carafe. Priced from $10 to $76. For individual consumers, gift buyers, and home/camping use.
• Catering Services Event and gathering catering service including coffee service, pastries, breakfast sandwiches, and burritos at 10-15% off regular cafe pricing. Available for pickup at local cafes and best suited for groups of 10-50 guests. For businesses, organizations, and individuals hosting meetings, corporate events, brunches, or celebrations.
• Wholesale Program B2B coffee service partnership providing quality coffee supply, barista training, equipment supply and maintenance to cafes, restaurants, offices, and retailers. Includes 10+ year customer partnerships such as Isaac's Room. For wholesale B2B accounts in food service.
• Roastery Events (Brew Class and Roastery Tour) Hands-on brewing classes and roastery tours held at the Sisters production facility, including a Brew Class and Roastery Tour experience priced at $30 per person. For individual coffee enthusiasts seeking experiential learning.

Quantifiable outcome

• 500,000+ pounds of coffee roasted annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Friends of the ChildrenflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Youth mentoring nonprofit partnership through the Grow Together community engagement program. Launched Friends Blend coffee in 2024 with $1 donated per bag sold to Friends of the Children in Central Oregon and Portland. Founded in 1993 by Duncan Campbell, who is a longtime Sisters Coffee customer and business mentor. The nonprofit has grown to 36 locations in 22 states.
• Nadeia-Panama (Hortigal & Jaramillo Estates)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 20196-year relationship with Nadeia Guerra Suarez. Started with 1,300 lb purchase in 2019, grown to over 12,500 lbs in 2025. Produces Geisha varietal from Boquete, Panama - considered the finest coffee varietal in the world. Hortigal & Jaramillo Estates run by Nadeia and her family for multiple generations.
• Peru Rutas Del IncacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 20189-year relationship. Began in 2018 with a 1,900 lb purchase. Today buys over 10,000 lbs annually as membership has grown from 30 to 300+ producers. Supporting their rise in Peru's specialty coffee scene.
• Ethiopia/Keffa CoffeecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 20169-year relationship. Since visiting Ethiopia in 2016, built trusted partnership with Sam of Keffa Coffee. Supports over 100 farmers with market access and improved practices. Sharing the rich tradition of Ethiopian coffee with the world.
• Isaac's RoomflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2014Wholesale customer for 10+ years. Founder Tiffany Bulgin states Sisters not only supplies outstanding coffee and equipment, but provides a partnership that truly makes the whole customer experience special. Isaac's Room has easily refused other offers because of the quality of products and partnership.
• Rwanda Nyampinga Women's CooperativecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 201311-year relationship. In 2016, Sisters Coffee ran a marathon in Kigali to crowdfund a water pump for the cooperative - an investment that supported major infrastructure growth, evident when they returned in 2019. Direct trade relationship supporting women's cooperative.
• Guatemala VillatorocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 200321-year relationship. What began with Aurelio's vision to grow his father's farm has evolved into a multi-generational operation spanning over a dozen farms. Reflects the depth and longevity of the partnership with direct trade sourcing.
• Well & GoodcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWholesale partner for a few years. Owner Brandon Mosser states Sisters exemplifies real genuine care in everything they do, from quality of product to amazing team that supports each step of the way. When you choose Sisters you become part of a pretty awesome family.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Heart Coffee Roasters: Portland-based specialty roaster with direct-trade farmer relationships and minimalist brand positioning; the closest direct geographic and philosophical peer to Sisters Coffee in the PNW craft coffee landscape.
• Stone Creek Coffee: Milwaukee-based specialty coffee roaster with cafes, wholesale, and D2C channels; closely comparable mid-sized regional craft coffee operator with a vertically integrated business model.
• Verve Coffee Roasters: Santa Cruz, California specialty roaster with multiple cafes, direct-trade sourcing, lifestyle-oriented branding and a similar mix of D2C, wholesale, and cafe channels — comparable size and trajectory to Sisters Coffee.
• Stumptown Coffee Roasters: Portland, Oregon-based specialty roaster founded in 1999 with cafes, direct-trade sourcing, and D2C subscription — the most direct regional counterpart to Sisters Coffee given identical Pacific Northwest geography, roastery-plus-cafe model, and craft coffee positioning.
• Ritual Coffee Roasters: San Francisco specialty roaster with cafe locations, direct-trade origins, and a third-wave coffee positioning structurally analogous to Sisters Coffee's integrated roaster/cafe/wholesale model.
• Coava Coffee Roasting: Denver-based specialty roaster with adjacent retail cafe locations and direct-trade sourcing emphasis, comparable in scale and ethos to Sisters Coffee as a craft-focused roaster-cafe hybrid.
• Counter Culture Coffee: Durham, North Carolina-based specialty roaster with deep direct-trade farmer relationships, education/training programs (counterpart to Sisters Coffee's barista training offering), and a comparable craft specialty positioning.
• Onyx Coffee Lab: Rogers, Arkansas specialty roaster recognized for quality-forward sourcing and competitions; comparable in craft positioning, family-business ethos, and scaling multi-channel specialty coffee operation.

Broad incumbents

• Intelligentsia Coffee: Chicago-based specialty coffee pioneer (Peet's-owned) with direct-trade farmer relationships, cafes, and a much larger national footprint than Sisters Coffee — same category, broader portfolio.
• Blue Bottle Coffee: Nestlé-owned, Oakland-founded specialty coffee company with a national cafe network, large-scale subscription program, and meaningfully larger production and distribution footprint — same third-wave craft positioning, vastly larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights8 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SistersCoffeeHoodAve
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sisters-coffee-company
• Instagraminstagram.com/sisterscoffee

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 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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