Patriot Coffee Roasters

What Patriot Coffee Roasters does

Patriot Coffee Roasters is a Lakeland, Florida-based specialty coffee company founded by Chris McArthur in March 2015, starting from a hand-built cart at the Downtown Lakeland farmer's market and opening the city's first commercial coffee roastery on January 1, 2016. Production runs on a single US Roaster Corp 5 Kilo roaster named "Sadie", with coffee roasted to order every Wednesday morning, hand-packaged Thursday and shipped Friday to maximize freshness. The portfolio centers on specialty-grade single-origin coffees (Peru, Colombia, Brazil, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Ethiopia) and signature blends, with a coffee-quiz product matcher, educational brew guides and an SCA-certified lead roaster (the first in central Florida) underwriting the craft positioning.

The company operates five revenue streams: direct retail e-commerce on patriotcraftcoffee.com (10oz and 2lb bags at roughly $14-$16), recurring coffee subscriptions across four taste-profile tiers (Balanced, Classic, Modern, Explorer) starting at $12.65/month, wholesale supply to local cafes, restaurants, breweries and office/co-working customers across central Florida, contract toll-roasting services (roasting, destoning, grinding, 8oz-50lb packaging and logistics), and branded merchandise (mugs, stickers, apparel). Distribution combines direct-to-consumer shipping, the Publix Florida Local Program in 378 stores statewide, and local wholesale partners including Black & Brew, Hillcrest Coffee, Grove Roots Brewing, Born & Bread, Scout & Tag, The Corner Store and Posto 9.

The operating model blends a veteran-owned identity (Operation Hero's Salute veteran care-package program, a K9 Blend with 20% of sales routed to Patriot Service Dogs) with a community-first GTM rooted in central Florida. Headcount is 1-10, ownership is concentrated with founder Chris McArthur, and the only disclosed capital raise was a 2015 crowdfunding campaign that exceeded its goal, leaving the company privately held with no institutional investment identified in the source material.

Name

Patriot Coffee Roasters

Legal name

Patriot Coffee Roasters

Website

https://patriotcraftcoffee.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Patriot Coffee Roasters is a Lakeland, Florida-based specialty coffee roaster founded in 2015 that small-batch roasts single-origin and blend coffees for direct-to-consumer e-commerce, subscriptions, wholesale partnerships, and toll-roasting services, distributed through 378 Publix stores and central Florida cafe partners.

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 Roasting & Grinding (AFAFADAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty Coffee & Tea (Single-Origin, Micro-lot, Premium) Processing (AFAFADAJ), Coffee Roasters with Cafe (Roastery Cafes) (THAFADAE)

Keywords

• Specialty coffee roasting
• Small batch coffee
• Single origin coffee
• Coffee subscriptions
• Toll roasting services

Headquarters

HQ city

Lakeland

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, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Direct Retail Coffee Sales: Direct e-commerce sales of whole bean specialty coffees through the company website. Products include single-origin coffees, signature blends, and bundles sold at $14-35 per bag.
2. Coffee Subscriptions: Recurring subscription model offering automated delivery of 10oz or 2lb bags on a customizable schedule (weekly, bi-weekly, tri-weekly, or monthly). Four subscription tiers: Balanced, Classic, Modern, and Explorer.
3. Wholesale/Bulk: Wholesale partnerships with local cafes, restaurants, bakeries, and office spaces throughout central Florida. Partners include Black & Brew, Hillcrest Coffee, Grove Roots Brewing, Born & Bread, and 378 Publix stores.
4. Toll Roasting Services: Central Florida toll roasting services offering roasting, destoning, grinding, packaging (8oz to 50lb bags), and logistics support for green coffee clients.
5. Merchandise: Sale of branded merchandise including logo mugs ($16), stickers ($3), and apparel like the Post-Pandemic Pop-Up Tee ($30).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Patriot Coffee Roasters is a veteran-owned, small-batch specialty coffee roastery in Lakeland, Florida that roasts whole bean coffees to order every Wednesday and ships them Friday. Core offerings include single-origin and signature blend coffees organized across Balanced, Classic, and Modern taste profiles, customizable home-delivery coffee subscriptions (Balanced, Classic, Modern, Explorer), curated coffee bundles, wholesale coffee supply to local cafes, restaurants, offices, and grocery (Publix), and contracted toll roasting services for green coffee businesses.

Product overview

Patriot Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee company offering hand-crafted, small-batch roasted coffees with a focus on single-origin and blend options. The product portfolio includes single origin coffees from various global regions (Peru, Colombia, Brazil, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Ethiopia), signature blends (Market Blend, Blend No.K9, Equinox), and curated bundles (Balanced Bundle, Classic Bundle). The company also offers subscription services (Balanced, Classic, Modern, Explorer) delivering freshly roasted coffee on customizable schedules. Additional offerings include toll roasting services for other businesses, merchandise items (mugs, stickers, t-shirts), and the Operation Hero's Salute veteran support program. Coffee is roasted to order in small batches every Wednesday morning.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Peru La Florida Single-origin washed and sun-dried coffee from Chanchamayo province, Junin region of Central Peru, sold as 10oz and 2lb whole bean bags with tasting notes of creamy, dark chocolate, and toasted walnut. Targeted at home-brewing specialty coffee enthusiasts and wholesale cafe partners.
• Decaf Colombia Naturally decaffeinated Colombian coffee processed using a proprietary water-extraction method with no chemical solvents; tasting notes of cocoa and balanced flavors; sold as whole bean retail coffee.
• Market Blend Blend of Latin American coffees designed for espresso; tasting notes of milk chocolate, baked apple, and walnut; sold as 10oz whole bean retail coffee.
• Blend No. K9 Latin American coffee blend co-developed with Patriot Service Dogs with toffee, raisin, and baker's chocolate tasting notes; 20% of each bag sale funds training service dogs for veterans.
• Brazil Minas Gerais Naturally processed single-origin coffee from Minas Gerais, Brazil, with tasting notes of cacao nib, plum, and toasted almond; sold as whole bean retail coffee.
• Colombia Huila Single-origin coffee from Asociacion Primaveral in Huila, Colombia; light-medium roast with tasting notes of juicy apple, brown sugar, and orange; sold as whole bean retail coffee.
• Costa Rica La Pastora Single-origin coffee from Tarrazu, Costa Rica sourced through the Coopetarrazú cooperative; light-medium roast with tasting notes of lemon curd, milk chocolate, and honey.
• Equinox Springtime blend combining Ethiopian and Colombian coffees; light-medium roast with tasting notes of guava, grapefruit, and cardamom; sold as whole bean retail coffee.
• Guatemala Huehuetenango Single-origin coffee from Huehuetenango, Guatemala; light-medium roast with tasting notes of toffee, orange, and milk chocolate; sold as whole bean retail coffee.
• Ethiopia Adado Natural Naturally processed single-origin coffee from Yirgacheffe, Ethiopia, with tasting notes of peach tea, blueberry, and wildflower honey; sold as whole bean retail coffee in the Modern light-medium roast profile.
• Ethiopia Worka Sakaro Washed-process single-origin coffee from Gedeb, Yirgacheffe, Ethiopia, with tasting notes of lemongrass, nectarine, and nutmeg; sold as whole bean retail coffee in the Modern profile.
• Balanced Bundle Month-plus supply bundle including Colombia Huila, Guatemala Huehuetenango, Equinox Blend, and Costa Rica La Pastora, originally $59.96, priced at $53.95 with free shipping.
• Classic Bundle Month-plus supply bundle including two bags of Peru La Florida, one bag of Blend No. K9, and one bag of Market Blend, originally $57.66, priced at $51.85 with free shipping.
• Balanced Subscription Recurring home-delivery subscription delivering light-medium roast coffees with rounded tasting notes like citrus and caramel; from $12.95/month with 10oz or 2lb bag options and weekly, bi-weekly, tri-weekly, or monthly frequency.
• Classic Subscription Recurring home-delivery subscription delivering medium to medium-dark roast coffees with conventional tasting notes of nuttiness, chocolate, and hints of roast; from $12.65/month.
• Modern Subscription Recurring home-delivery subscription delivering light to light-medium roast coffees with complex, fruity and floral tasting notes; from $13.25/month.
• Explorer Subscription Recurring home-delivery subscription that includes coffees from all taste profiles to enable discovery of new favorites and exploration of coffees from around the world; weekly, bi-weekly, tri-weekly, or monthly shipment.
• Toll Roasting Services Outsourced contract roasting service for green coffee businesses and brands, including roasting, destoning, grinding, packaging (8oz to 50lb bags), and logistics support from Patriot's Lakeland, Florida commercial facility along the I-4 corridor.
• Patriot Logo Mug 10oz heavyweight curvy diner mug with Patriot Coffee logo; hand-wash and microwave safe; branded merchandise product.
• Drink Patriot Sticker 3.25" x 2.75" in-house designed holographic vinyl sticker recommended for indoor use; branded merchandise product.
• Post-Pandemic Pop-Up Tee Limited edition t-shirt designed in-house commemorating Patriot's first pop-up after the COVID pandemic; screen printed in Orlando on 7.5oz heavyweight 100% cotton blank; branded apparel merchandise.

Quantifiable outcome

• Coffee roasted to order weekly for maximum freshness
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PublixcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPatriot Coffee is part of the Publix Florida Local Program, distributed in 378 stores across the state of Florida. This is their largest retail distribution partnership, making Patriot Coffee widely accessible to Florida consumers.
• Black & BrewcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCoffee house and cafe located in Downtown Lakeland where Patriot's journey began. Offers 12oz bags of whole bean Patriot Coffee, plus espresso, cold brew, and drip coffee offerings. Open 7 days a week.
• Hillcrest CoffeecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCoffee house in Lakeland's Dixieland neighborhood. Offers whole bean coffee by the ounce and Patriot Coffee options on batch brew or pourover. Hosted Patriot's first Coffee 101 cupping class.
• Grove Roots Brewing CompanycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCraft brewery in Winter Haven, FL using Patriot Peru La Florida to brew their flagship 6am Pickers Breakfast Coffee Stout.
• Born & Bread BakehousecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBakery next door to Patriot's roasting facility at 1113 S. Florida Ave. Offers cold brew and drip coffees on Saturdays from 8am-Noon, along with fresh pastries and bread.
• Scout & TagminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVintage and repurposed furniture shop in Downtown Lakeland featuring 12oz bags of Patriot Coffee arranged in a vintage Army medicine cabinet.
• The Corner StoreminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSlow food cafe and health-food store in Plant City offering 12oz bags of freshly roasted Patriot coffee and drip coffee options.
• Patriot Service DogscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner20% of each K9 Blend bag sale supports Patriot Service Dogs, which trains high-quality service dogs for veterans at no charge. To date, they've matched 53 veterans with service dogs trained for PTSD, TBI, mobility loss, and more.
• Royal Coffee ImporterscoreOthersSource of specially selected decaf coffee lots for Patriot's Decaf Colombia. Coffee is naturally decaffeinated through a proprietary water extraction method.
• CoopetarrazúcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperative of 5,000+ small coffee producers in Costa Rica's Tarrazú region. Assists members with technical assistance, low-cost loans, and affordable fertilizers. Supplies Patriot's Costa Rica La Pastora.
• Cafe ImportsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoffee importer that hosted Patriot at the Cauca Best Cup Competition in Colombia. Co-sponsored the Legendary Coffee Tour panel where founder Chris spoke alongside other local roasters.
• Cynthia Diaz / The Corner StoreminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFounder of The Corner Store in Plant City, a pioneer of the slow food movement in Florida focused on trace-ability, sustainability, and community.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Verve Coffee Roasters: Specialty roaster with DTC e-commerce, subscription coffee club, and multiple retail cafes. Directly comparable in craft roasting positioning, subscription tiers, and single-origin focus.
• Stumptown Coffee Roasters: Specialty craft roaster with DTC subscriptions, wholesale cafe partnerships, and retail grocery presence. Same core business model and customer base as Patriot Coffee, though at much larger scale.
• Counter Culture Coffee: Specialty coffee roaster offering single-origin and blend coffees through DTC subscriptions, wholesale to cafes, and educational programs. Comparable to Patriot in product mix, subscription model, and direct-trade farmer relationships.
• Onyx Coffee Lab: Award-winning specialty roaster with strong DTC subscription business, competition-winning coffee sourcing, and wholesale partnerships. Comparable in craft positioning and single-origin specialty focus.
• Heart Coffee Roasters: Portland-based specialty roaster with DTC subscriptions, single-origin offerings, and selective wholesale accounts. Closely comparable in size, craft positioning, and product line-up.
• Intelligentsia Coffee: Specialty roaster focused on single-origin, direct-trade coffees with strong wholesale and DTC channels. Comparable product philosophy, B2B/wholesale partner network, and educational content marketing.
• Equator Coffees: Specialty roaster with strong wholesale, DTC subscriptions, and direct-trade farmer relationships. Comparable business model and customer segments to Patriot's mix of home consumers and wholesale accounts.

Broad incumbents

• La Colombe Coffee Roasters: Larger specialty coffee company with DTC, wholesale, and a national draft latte RTD product line. Broader portfolio than Patriot but overlapping in craft roasting, wholesale cafe accounts, and subscription offerings.
• Blue Bottle Coffee: Large specialty coffee company with DTC subscriptions, cafes, wholesale, and grocery retail. Overlaps with Patriot on subscription model, single-origin focus, and freshness-led positioning, but operates at much greater scale.

Regional players

• Cafe Britt: Specialty coffee roaster with strong presence in Latin American origin markets and gift/subscription offerings. Comparable in single-origin specialty sourcing and DTC subscription model, though primarily serving different geographies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/patriot-coffee-roasters

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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