Kings Arms Coffee

What Kings Arms Coffee does

Kings Arms Coffee Co. is a privately held specialty coffee roaster headquartered in Tampa, Florida, operating a two-location retail footprint (Tampa inside The River at Tampa Bay Church, and Cincinnati's West End neighborhood) and a national direct-to-consumer e-commerce store on Shopify. The company roasts coffee weekly in small batches on a Diedrich roaster and offers single origins, signature blends (Bayshore Blend, Skyway Espresso), and a portfolio of experimental co-fermented coffees produced through anaerobic fermentation with fruit co-fermentation (strawberry, blackberry, grape) and carbonic maceration techniques sourced from named producers including Sebastian Ramirez, Jairo Arcila, and the Arcila family at Jardines del Edén in Colombia.

The business operates across three go-to-market motions: product-led growth through the Brew Club subscription and regional African and Latin subscriptions (priced $19-$25 per month), direct-to-consumer sales via Shopify with free shipping over $50, and a wholesale partnership program that distributes to cafés, churches, offices, and hospitality businesses through both direct ordering and the Faire marketplace. Revenue is diversified across DTC ecommerce, subscriptions, merchandise (Fellow Carter Move Mug, Hyper Pure Ceramic Cup, branded apparel), gift cards, and wholesale. Sub-brands include Brew Club, Crown Origins, and the limited Rare Estates tier (e.g., Lot No. 001 Colombia Jardines Sidra Bourbon EF2 at $125 for 125g, capped at 100 units globally).

The company is founder-led with no disclosed external funding, institutional investors, or M&A activity. Its competitive positioning is built on three pillars: proprietary experimental processing technology, direct sourcing relationships with named specialty farms and cooperatives (FESICH in Mexico, Worka Sakaro in Ethiopia, Fazenda do Salto in Brazil), and a social impact mission that commits at least 10% of profits to feeding programs, clean water, and education in coffee-growing regions, formalized in the brand slogan "Drink Coffee. Give Hope." Certifications include FairTrade Organic (Mexico Chiapas FESICH) and Rainforest Alliance (Brazil Minas Gerais Peaberry).

Name

Kings Arms Coffee

Legal name

Kings Arms Coffee Co.

Website

https://kingsarmscoffee.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kings Arms Coffee Co. is a privately held specialty coffee roaster operating two retail cafés in Tampa and Cincinnati, a Shopify DTC storefront, and a wholesale program. It sells small-batch roasts, experimental co-fermented single origins, and subscriptions under the Brew Club and Crown Origins brands, with a stated 10% profit commitment to social impact in coffee-growing regions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Coffee Roasting

NAICS

Coffee and Tea Manufacturing (311920), Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars (722515)

SIC

Beverages (2080), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Coffee Roasters with Cafe (Roastery Cafes) (THAFADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Coffee (Roasted, Ground, Whole Bean) (CRADAHAG), Specialty Coffee & Tea Retail (Beans, Leaves, Accessories) (CRAHAGAI), Specialty Coffee Shops (Single-Origin, Third-Wave) (THAFADAA)

Keywords

• Specialty coffee roasting
• Single origin coffee
• Coffee subscription
• Wholesale coffee
• Experimental fermentation

Headquarters

HQ city

Tampa

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Direct E-commerce Coffee Sales: Online sales of single origin coffees, blends, and specialty micro-lots through Shopify-powered storefront. Products sold in 250g, 1kg, 5lb, and 3kg sizes. Subscription options available with recurring delivery.
2. Brew Club Subscription Membership: Monthly coffee membership delivering newest arrivals. Members receive first access to limited releases and freshly roasted single origins. $25/month subscription with premium positioning.
3. Wholesale B2B Coffee Sales: B2B wholesale program for cafés, churches, offices, and hospitality businesses. Fresh small-batch roasted coffee sold direct or through Faire marketplace. Includes dial-in support and ongoing service.
4. Specialty Coffee Gear and Merchandise: Sale of coffee gear including Fellow Carter Move Mug, Hyper Pure Ceramic Cup, and branded merchandise (t-shirts, apparel). Gift cards in $10-$100 denominations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Kings Arms Coffee is a specialty coffee roaster that sources single origin coffees and experimental co-fermented micro-lots from named producers in Colombia, Ethiopia, Brazil, and Mexico, then roasts them in small batches to order using a Diedrich roaster. The company sells fresh-roasted coffee to individual consumers through a Shopify e-commerce store, recurring subscription memberships (Brew Club, African and Latin Subscriptions), and two retail cafés in Tampa, FL and Cincinnati, OH, while also serving wholesale B2B accounts including cafés, churches, offices, and hospitality operators via direct partnerships and the Faire marketplace.

Product overview

Kings Arms Coffee is a specialty coffee roaster with two retail locations (Tampa, FL and Cincinnati, OH) offering a portfolio of single origin coffees and signature blends. Their core offerings include experimental co-fermented coffees from Colombia (Sebastian Ramirez and Jairo Arcila), single origins from Ethiopia, Brazil, and Mexico, and house blends like Skyway Espresso and Bayshore Blend. The company operates a subscription service (Brew Club, African Subscription, Latin Subscription), a wholesale partnership program for cafés and businesses, and sells merchandise including travel mugs and apparel. The company's mission emphasizes giving back, with 10% of profits supporting feeding programs and education initiatives in coffee-growing regions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Brew Club: Monthly coffee membership program delivering freshly roasted single origin coffees to subscribers' doorsteps.
• Crown Origins
• Rare Estates

Products and services

• Colombia Jairo Arcila Strawberry Co-Fermentation Experimental light roast single origin coffee from Quindío, Colombia featuring Castillo cherries fermented 72 hours with fresh strawberries and wine yeast. Tasting notes include white strawberry, vanilla yogurt, and lychee. Sold to specialty coffee consumers seeking unconventional fruit-forward flavor profiles.
• Colombia Sebastian Ramirez Blackberry Thermal Shock Co-Fermentation Single origin coffee from Quindío, Colombia using a thermal shock fermentation process with Caturra cherries fermented anaerobically at 18°C for 120 hours with blackberries and fruit glucose. Tasting notes include blackberry compote, cacao nibs, and brown sugar.
• Colombia Sebastian Ramirez Red Fruit Co-Fermentation Signature experimental co-fermented coffee from Quindío, Colombia featuring 120-hour anaerobic fermentation with red wine yeast, dehydrated strawberries, and red fruit glucose, followed by a second 72-hour fermentation with CO2 injection. Tasting notes include strawberry pie, raspberry jam, and fruit bomb.
• Colombia Sebastian Ramirez Purple Fruit Co-Fermentation Experimental co-fermented coffee from Quindío, Colombia using 120-hour anaerobic fermentation with wine yeast, dehydrated grapes, and fruit glucose. Tasting notes include grape soda, grape jolly rancher, and blackberry jam.
• Colombia Jardines Sidra Bourbon EF2 (Rare Estates Micro-Lot) Rare micro-lot coffee from Jardines del Edén featuring Sidra Bourbon varietal grown at 1,850 meters elevation. Limited to 100 units globally. EF2 Natural processing with tasting notes of apple cider, brown sugar syrup, and pomegranate. Priced at $125 for 125g.
• Brazil Minas Gerais Peaberry Single origin naturally processed coffee from the Sul de Minas region of Brazil, Rainforest Alliance-Certified. Tasting notes include caramel, hazelnut, almond butter, and cocoa. Available in 250g, 1kg, and 5lb sizes.
• Organic Mexico Chiapas FESICH FairTrade Organic coffee from Chiapas, Mexico, sourced from the FESICH cooperative whose 3,300+ indigenous farmer members receive leaf rust treatment training and small-producer financing. Tasting notes include praline, cacao, vanilla, and lemon-honey.
• Ethiopia Worka Sakaro Gedeb (Anaerobic Natural) Single origin anaerobic natural coffee from the Gedio Zone of Ethiopia, featuring indigenous heirloom cultivars grown at 2,000-2,200 meters elevation under shade trees. Sourced from the Worka Sakaro washing station working with 400+ smallholder farmers. Tasting notes include strawberry lemonade, raspberry, and pineapple.
• Colombia EA Decaf Decaffeinated coffee from Huila, Colombia using the ethyl acetate (EA) decaffeination process that preserves original flavor compounds. Tasting notes include melon, graham cracker, and milk chocolate. Priced at $20.
• Skyway Espresso House espresso blend combining Latin American and African coffees, named after Tampa Bay's iconic Skyway Bridge. Medium/dark roast with tasting notes of dark chocolate, almond, and dried berries. Priced at $21.
• Bayshore Blend Signature house blend of Latin and African coffees named after Bayshore Blvd in Tampa. Tasting notes include cocoa, stone fruit, hazelnut, and berry. Priced at $21.
• Brew Club Monthly Coffee Membership Monthly coffee membership delivering the newest arrivals and finest single origin coffees freshly roasted to subscribers' doorsteps. Members receive first access to limited releases and exclusive coffees not available for individual purchase. Priced at $25/month.
• African Subscription Monthly subscription featuring coffees from Ethiopia, Rwanda, Kenya, and Burundi with bright fruity profiles. Roasted fresh weekly and delivered every 2-4 weeks. Priced at $20/month.
• Latin Subscription Monthly subscription featuring coffees from Central and South America with chocolate and nutty profiles. Roasted fresh weekly and delivered every 2-4 weeks. Priced at $19/month.
• Wholesale Partnership Program Wholesale program for cafés, churches, offices, and hospitality teams featuring small-batch roasted coffee with seasonal single origins and blends. Includes dial-in support and is available through direct partnership with best pricing or through the Faire marketplace for simplified ordering with net terms eligibility.
• Fellow Carter Move Mug (Cityscape Limited Edition) Limited edition 12 oz travel mug with Tampa or Cincinnati cityscape design, featuring a snap-in splash guard and slim width for on-the-go coffee enjoyment. Priced at $35.
• Hyper Pure Ceramic Cup 12 oz ceramic-insulated travel mug featuring technology inspired by NASA space shuttle ceramic insulation, with a patent-pending Ceramic Clad Thermal Protection System. Priced at $27.
• Online Gift Card Digital gift cards available in $10, $25, $50, and $100 denominations, delivered by email for online purchases.

Named customers4 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

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Alive2LovecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMissions organization serving in Mexico and Central & South America. Kings Arms Coffee team members serve alongside Alive2Love in coffee-growing regions. Partnership supports humanitarian work funded by company giving-back initiative.
• The River at Tampa Bay ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost organization for Tampa café location. Houses Kings Arms Coffee roastery and café in River Pavilion. Partnership enables Operation Raven food distribution program feeding hundreds of families weekly.
• FaireminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWholesale marketplace platform enabling simplified B2B ordering with net terms eligibility. Provides fast setup and easy reordering for first-time wholesale buyers.
• FESICH (Federación de Sociedades Cooperativas Indígenas y Ecológicas de Chiapas)coreOthersMexican coffee cooperative with 3,300+ indigenous farmer members. Supplies FairTrade Organic Chiapas FESICH coffee. Cooperative provides wet milling, drying facilities, leaf rust treatment training, and small-producer financing.
• Worka Sakaro Washing StationcoreOthersWashing station in Gedio Zone, Ethiopia working with 400+ smallholder farmers. Supplies Ethiopia Worka Sakaro Gedeb anaerobic natural coffee. Farmers grow coffee at 2,000-2,200 meters elevation under shade trees.
• Sebastian Ramirez (Fincas El Placer)coreOthersFourth-generation Colombian coffee farmer producing experimental fermentation coffees. Supplies Red Fruit, Purple Fruit, and Blackberry co-fermentation lots. Master of carbonic maceration and innovative processing.
• Jairo Arcila (Finca Santa Monica)coreOthersThird-generation Colombian coffee grower from Quindío. Former mill manager at Colombia's second-largest exporter. Produces specialty microlots and experimental fermentations with guidance from sons Carlos and Felipe.
• Jardines del Edén (Felipe and Carlos Arcila)coreOthersFourth-generation growers producing rare Sidra Bourbon at 1850 meters elevation. Supplies Rare Estates Lot No. 001 micro-lot. Known for disciplined cultivation and processing with EF2 Natural method.
• Fazenda do Salto (Dr. Fabio Araujo Reis)coreOthersFamily farm in Sul de Minas region of Brazil. Owner works with two sons Andre and Juca and 35 employees. Supplies Rainforest Alliance-Certified Brazil Minas Gerais Peaberry with unique drying process.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ruby Coffee Roasters: Specialty roaster with strong focus on single-origin transparency, named-producer relationships, and a multi-channel DTC/wholesale/café model. Comparable scale and craft positioning to Kings Arms.
• Equator Coffees: Specialty roaster operating cafés, wholesale, and DTC with a deep commitment to social impact and sustainability. Mirrors Kings Arms' mission-driven brand and B2B/wholesale focus.
• Onyx Coffee Lab: Award-winning specialty roaster known for experimental processing, competition-grade lots, and premium pricing. Operates cafés, DTC, and wholesale, directly overlapping Kings Arms' craft, experimental, and pricing strategy.
• Heart Coffee Roasters: Portland-based third-wave roaster with cafés, e-commerce, and wholesale. Focuses on light-roast single origins and direct relationships with producers — closely comparable to Kings Arms' sourcing ethos.
• Counter Culture Coffee: Specialty third-wave coffee roaster with a comparable product focus on single-origin transparency, experimental processing, and education-driven storytelling. Sells DTC, subscriptions, and wholesale to cafés, mirroring Kings Arms' multi-channel model.
• Verve Coffee Roasters: Specialty coffee roaster with multiple retail cafés, e-commerce, and subscription offerings. Strong emphasis on direct-trade sourcing and seasonal single origins closely matches Kings Arms' positioning and GTM motions.

Broad incumbents

• Intelligentsia Coffee: Established third-wave roaster with Direct Trade program, cafés, wholesale, and DTC. Larger scale but overlapping product positioning with Kings Arms' single-origin specialty focus.
• Stumptown Coffee Roasters: Pioneering third-wave roaster (now part of Peet's) with cafés, wholesale, and subscriptions. Broader portfolio and national scale than Kings Arms, but directly comparable product and channel mix.
• La Colombe Coffee Roasters: Specialty roaster with national café footprint, wholesale, DTC, and ready-to-drink coffee. Overlaps with Kings Arms in specialty roasting and B2B channels at significantly larger scale.
• Blue Bottle Coffee: Café-led specialty coffee brand (now owned by Nestlé) operating DTC and subscriptions. Larger scale and broader product range but competes for the same premium specialty DTC consumer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/kingsarmscoffee
• Xx.com/kingsarmscoffee
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kings-arms-coffee-roasters

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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