Kinetic Koffee Company

What Kinetic Koffee Company does

Kinetic Koffee Company is a certified organic, small-batch coffee roaster headquartered in Arcata, California, founded in 2005. The company roasts 11 core coffee blends alongside the Frog Fuel Patriot Series — memorial roasts honoring fallen Navy SEALs, with 100% of proceeds directed to the Navy SEAL Foundation. Sourcing emphasizes women-owned coffee farms, and the roast profile is positioned around a slow, small-batch process.

The company sells through a multi-channel model: a Shopify-powered direct-to-consumer e-commerce site, a Kinetic Koffee Club subscription (3-month minimum, 10% subscriber discount), a wholesale dealer network of 24+ retailers across 11+ U.S. states including Safeway, a custom-label B2B program, and fundraising partnerships for organizations. It also operates the Kinetic Café on the Cal Poly Humboldt campus (opened August 2021) and sells branded merchandise, apparel, and brewing supplies. A partnership with Primal Wear extends the brand into sustainable cycling apparel.

Kinetic Koffee is founder-owned, operates with 11-50 employees, and has not disclosed any external funding rounds. Product cadence in 2024-2025 has included new Frog Fuel blends, a Holiday Roast limited edition, barrel-aged coffee, and gift paks, indicating active SKU management within a stable overall footprint.

Name

Kinetic Koffee Company

Legal name

Kinetic Koffee Company

Website

https://kinetic-koffee.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Kinetic Koffee Company is a certified organic, small-batch coffee roaster in Arcata, California, selling 11 core blends and the Frog Fuel Patriot Series via DTC e-commerce, subscription, wholesale to 24+ retailers across 11+ states, custom-label B2B, fundraising programs, and one on-campus café.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Coffee Roasting

NAICS

Coffee and Tea Manufacturing (311920)

SIC

Miscellaneous Food Preparations & Kindred Products (2090)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYAFAFADAB

Coffee Roasting & Grinding

Agriculture & Food Production/Beverage Production/Coffee & Tea Processing (Roasting, Blending, RTD)

SECONDARYTHAFADAE

Coffee Roasters with Cafe (Roastery Cafes)

Travel & Hospitality/Foodservice & Beverage (Restaurants, Cafes, Bars)/Cafes & Coffee Shops

Keywords

• Organic coffee roasting
• Specialty coffee blends
• Wholesale coffee supply
• Custom label coffee
• Coffee subscription service

Headquarters

HQ city

Arcata

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, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Coffee Product Sales: Direct sales of roasted coffee beans in various sizes (12oz, 2lb, 5lb) through e-commerce and dealers. Includes regular coffee blends and specialty Frog Fuel Patriot Series.
2. Subscription Coffee Delivery: Recurring monthly deliveries with 10% discount, minimum 3-month commitment with additional 5% off for 6+ months. Priority access to new blends.
3. Merchandise Sales: Apparel and accessories including T-shirts, cycling jerseys, hats, beanies, mugs, and stickers.
4. Custom Label / White Label Program: Custom branded coffee for businesses with minimum 24 bags, custom labels with company logos.
5. Fundraising Program: Coffee-based fundraising for organizations with easy management and broad appeal.
6. Wholesale: Bulk sales to retailers and cafes with roasted-to-order model.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Kinetic Koffee Company roasts and sells certified organic, slow-roasted specialty coffee in multiple blends and roast profiles (light to dark), available in 12 oz, 2 lb, and 5 lb bags with whole bean and ground options. Products are sold direct-to-consumer via an online storefront and subscription program, through a wholesale program for cafes and retailers, a custom-label program for corporate customers, the Frog Fuel Patriot Series memorial roasts honoring fallen Navy SEALs, and a single physical café on the Cal Poly Humboldt campus.

Product overview

Kinetic Koffee Company is a gourmet micro roastery in Arcata, California, operating since 2005. The company offers a portfolio of certified organic coffee products centered around 11 core coffee blends and roasts including Blonde Bomb, Breakfast Buzz, Dekaf Dekadence, Espresso Kinetico, Espresso Nero, French Konnexion, Half-Kaf, Kama Sumatra, Mighty Mayan, Morning Mayhem, and Special Roast. The product line extends to the Frog Fuel Patriot Series sub-brand featuring memorial roasts honoring fallen Navy SEALs with 100% of proceeds donated to the Navy SEAL Foundation. Supporting services include the Kinetic Koffee Club subscription program offering monthly deliveries with discounts, Kustom Label coffee for corporate branding, and a wholesale program for businesses. The company also operates the Kinetic Café physical location and sells branded merchandise including apparel (t-shirts, cycling jerseys, hats, beanies), drinkware (ceramic mugs, travel mugs, pint glasses), brewing accessories (AeroPress), and stickers. All coffee products are certified organic, shade-grown, and subject to fair trade practices.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Frog Fuel Patriot Series: Memorial roast series honoring fallen Navy SEALs, with 100% of proceeds donated to the Navy SEAL Foundation.

Products and services

• Blonde Bomb Custom blend light full-city roast coffee made from Sumatra, Nicaragua and Mexico coffees with citrus front notes and dark chocolate finish; available in 12 oz, 2 lb, and 5 lb bags.
• Breakfast Buzz Custom blend medium Vienna roast combining Central and South American coffees with body, acidity, and orange/citrus influence; available in 12 oz, 2 lb, and 5 lb bags.
• Dekaf Dekadence Swiss Water Process organic decaffeinated coffee that is mellow and wholesome; available in 12 oz, 2 lb, and 5 lb bags.
• Espresso Kinetico Custom espresso blend medium roast combining American and Indonesian coffees in a lighter Northern Italian style with smooth texture, great crema, fruity and floral notes; available in 12 oz, 2 lb, and 5 lb bags.
• Espresso Nero Custom espresso blend dark roast, a bolder darker version of Espresso Kinetico suited for lattes and cappuccinos; available in 12 oz, 2 lb, and 5 lb bags.
• French Konnexion 100% Peruvian dark French roast coffee; smooth with balanced hazelnut and caramel notes and subtle chocolate undertone; available in 12 oz, 2 lb, and 5 lb bags.
• Half-Kaf Blended coffee combining 50% French Konnexion and 50% DeKaf Dekadence, offering all the flavor with only half the caffeine; available in 12 oz bags.
• Kama Sumatra Pure Sumatra dark roast coffee that is full-bodied, smooth and sensual; suitable for Espresso, AeroPress, Drip Brewed or French Press; available in 12 oz or 5 lb bags.
• Mighty Mayan Pure Guatemala light/medium roast coffee with smooth chocolate notes, sweet acidity and medium body; available in 12 oz and 5 lb bags.
• Morning Mayhem Custom blend dark Italian roast combining Central and South American coffees; full-bodied with dark chocolate overtones and a hint of sweet blossom; available in 12 oz, 2 lb, and 5 lb bags.
• Special Roast Alternating limited edition roasts sourced from unique coffees around the world; the roaster purchases only one or two bags of raw beans at a time; available in 12 oz, 2 lb, or 5 lb bags until stock runs out.
• 2025 Holiday Roast Limited Edition Limited edition holiday seasonal coffee roast available from $19.99.
• Frog Fuel Patriot Series Memorial roast series honoring fallen Navy SEALs; 100% of net proceeds from every bag donated to the Navy SEAL Foundation to support the Naval Special Warfare community and families. Multiple individual honoree roasts available.
• Kinetic Koffee Club Subscription Monthly coffee subscription delivering freshly roasted coffee to subscribers' doors on designated dates; minimum 3-month commitment with 10% discount, an additional 5% off for 6+ month commitments, and priority access to new and specialty blends.
• Kustom Label Coffee Custom-labeled premium certified organic coffee with company logos for corporate gifts, promotional items, or fundraising; minimum 24 bags; options to mix blends with custom bag colors and grind options.
• Wholesale Coffee Program Small-batch wholesale coffee program for businesses offering nine unique roasts roasted to order with same-day shipping; includes white labeling and custom blend options; phone-based enrollment.
• Kinetic Café First physical café location at the Depot on the Cal Poly Humboldt campus, featuring 4 different Kinetic Koffee brewed coffees.
• Kinetic Koffee T-shirt Lightweight Kinetic Koffee branded t-shirt available in black and gray colors, sizes Medium through XX-Large, for active indoor or outdoor wear.
• Kinetic Koffee Cycling Jersey by Primal Limited edition cycling jersey made with Primal's Echofé sustainable fabric using recycled coffee grounds; features 200% faster drying time than cotton; final closeout pricing at $49.99 (was $69.99).
• Kinetic Koffee Baseball Hat Black slimming trucker hat with Kinetic Koffee logo embroidery; pinch front 5-panel cotton twill construction, flat bill, cotton sweatband, adjustable snapback; 60% polyester, 40% cotton.
• Kinetic Koffee Beanie Black knit beanie with embroidered Kinetic Koffee logo; 100% acrylic with 4 top-seam knit construction; one size fits most.
• Kinetic Koffee Mask by Primal Reusable non-medical mask made of 100% SpeedPro polyester two-layer fabric with filter pocket and adjustable straps; features Kinetic Koffee logo; one size fits most.
• Ceramic Coffee Mug Black ceramic coffee mug with red interior; 16-ounce capacity; classy bistro shape design.
• Kinetic Koffee Stainless Travel Mug Double wall stainless steel travel mug for keeping beverages at optimal temperature on the go; priced at $19.99.
• Hand-Thrown Ceramic Coffee Mug Hand-crafted ceramic mug with unique artisanal design; priced at $24.99.
• Aerobie AeroPress with Tote Bag Coffee brewing device with included tote bag for travel; priced at $39.99.
• CamelBak Horizon 12 oz Camp Mug Insulated stainless steel camp mug with 12 oz capacity; priced at $25.00.
• Kinetic Koffee Pint Glass Custom pint glass featuring Kinetic Koffee branding; priced at $7.99.
• Aerobie AeroPress Replacement Filter Pack Replacement paper filters for AeroPress coffee maker; priced at $9.95.
• Kinetic Octopus 15oz Ceramic Stoneware Mug Ceramic stoneware mug with decorative octopus design; 15oz capacity; priced at $15.00.
• Chocolate Covered Espresso Beans Chocolate covered espresso beans snack product; priced at $5.99.
• Kinetic Koffee Espresso Gift Pak Gift package featuring espresso products; priced at $30.99.
• Kinetic Koffee Kold Bru Gift Pak Gift package featuring cold brew coffee products; priced at $32.99.
• Kinetic Koffee Logo Sticker 3 inch by 2.25 inch thick, durable, weatherproof vinyl die-cut sticker featuring the Kinetic Koffee logo; priced at $1.00.
• Kinetic Koffee Woman Rider Sticker 2.5 inch diameter thick, durable, weatherproof vinyl die-cut sticker featuring a woman rider design.

Quantifiable outcome

• Free shipping on orders over $50
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Navy SEAL FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012Official partner of the Navy SEAL Foundation. 100% of net proceeds from Frog Fuel Patriot Series donated to support Naval Special Warfare community and families. The founder's son, Kevin Ebbert, was a Navy SEAL killed in Afghanistan, inspiring the partnership.
• PrimalminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerPartnership with Primal for cycling jerseys made from recycled coffee grounds (S.CAFE fabric). Jerseys feature 200% faster drying time than cotton and are sold through Kinetic Koffee's storefront.
• Women-Owned Coffee FarmscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive sourcing partnership with women-owned and operated farms that boost local economies, supply jobs, and offer educational opportunities while focusing on environmental sustainability.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Blue Bottle Coffee: Large-scale specialty coffee company with DTC, wholesale, and extensive café network (Nestle-owned). Comparable product category and subscription offering, but operates at much broader scale and brand recognition than Kinetic Koffee.
• Peet's Coffee: Established specialty coffee roaster and retailer with national distribution, DTC, and cafés (JAB Holding-owned). Overlaps with Kinetic Koffee in specialty positioning but operates at vastly larger scale and broader SKU range.

Emerging players

• Cafe Britt: Specialty coffee roaster focused on origin-roasted, ethically-sourced beans with DTC and wholesale channels. Comparable ethical-sourcing narrative and small-batch artisanal positioning, with stronger Latin American market presence.
• Death Wish Coffee Co. DTC-focused specialty coffee brand with subscription model and bold flavor positioning. Comparable DTC/subscription-driven business model and strong brand-story marketing approach.

Direct peers

• Intelligentsia Coffee: Specialty coffee roaster with direct-trade sourcing, wholesale, and DTC channels. Comparable in artisanal positioning, premium pricing, and emphasis on coffee provenance and roasting craft.
• Counter Culture Coffee: Specialty organic and sustainably-sourced coffee roaster with direct-to-consumer and wholesale distribution. Highly comparable to Kinetic Koffee in artisanal positioning, organic certifications, and wholesale-to-cafes channel mix.
• Stumptown Coffee Roasters: Specialty coffee roaster with direct-to-consumer, wholesale, and café channels. Comparable to Kinetic Koffee in product portfolio and multi-channel distribution, though at significantly larger scale (Nestle-owned).
• La Colombe Coffee Roasters: Specialty coffee roaster with DTC, subscription, wholesale, and café channels. Comparable business model and product mix to Kinetic Koffee, including draft latte/RTD extension products.
• Kicking Horse Coffee: Canadian specialty organic fair-trade coffee roaster. Comparable organic/fair-trade positioning and small-batch artisanal branding targeting similar mission-driven coffee consumers.
• Verve Coffee Roasters: California-based specialty coffee roaster with farm-direct sourcing, DTC subscription, wholesale, and cafés. Closely comparable to Kinetic Koffee in artisanal California roots, direct-trade sourcing, and subscription-driven business model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/kinetickoffee
• Facebookfacebook.com/KineticKoffee

Compliance5 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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