Has Beans Coffee & Teas

What Has Beans Coffee & Teas does

Has Beans Coffee & Tea is a privately held, independent specialty coffee and tea company founded in 1976 in San Francisco, California, currently headquartered and roasting at 1078 Humboldt Ave., Chico, CA 95928. The company sources green coffee beans globally—including Peru, Sumatra, Indonesia, and South America—and roasts them using a traditional open-flame drum roaster rooted in European roasting tradition. Its decaf line uses the Swiss Water Processed, chemical-free method, and the company has held USDA Organic certification continuously since 2000.

The product portfolio centers on premium organic single-origin coffees (e.g., Organic Shasta Mountain, Organic Mexican Altura, Organic Sumatra Mandheling) and signature organic blends (Organic House Blend, Organic French Roast, Organic Italian Roast, Organic Dark Solstice), alongside a comprehensive loose-leaf tea catalog spanning black, green, herbal, oolong, and white teas. Specialty "Coffee for a Cause" SKUs, including Pride blends and Grow Chico, tie a portion of each purchase to local nonprofit and community initiatives.

The business operates through three distribution channels: a wholesale program serving cafés, restaurants, coffee houses, and markets with roast-to-order processing and 24-hour shipping; a direct-to-consumer Shopify e-commerce storefront with a Subscribe and Save subscription offering up to a 10% discount and free shipping above $75; and a physical roastery café in Chico, CA for walk-in sales and pickup. Pricing on core SKUs ranges roughly $9.95-$23.25. The company is privately held, founder/family-led with no disclosed institutional investors, funding rounds, or M&A activity.

Name

Has Beans Coffee & Teas

Legal name

Has Beans Coffee & Tea

Website

https://hasbeans.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Has Beans Coffee & Tea is a 50-year-old, privately held specialty coffee and tea roaster based in Chico, California, serving foodservice wholesale customers (cafés, restaurants, coffee houses) and direct-to-consumer subscribers via a Shopify storefront.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Coffee Roasting

NAICS

Coffee and Tea Manufacturing (311920), Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars (722515), Other Specialty Food Retailers (44529)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Coffee & Tea (Single-Origin, Micro-lot, Premium) Processing (AFAFADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Coffee Roasters with Cafe (Roastery Cafes) (THAFADAE), Specialty Coffee & Tea Retail (Beans, Leaves, Accessories) (CRAHAGAI)

Keywords

• Specialty coffee roasting
• Wholesale coffee supply
• Organic coffee beans
• Loose leaf tea
• Coffee subscription service

Headquarters

HQ city

Chico

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Retail Coffee & Tea Sales: Direct sales of premium organic coffee and loose leaf teas through their e-commerce platform. Products include single origin coffees, signature blends, decaf, and various tea varieties.
2. Wholesale Coffee Supply: Wholesale distribution to cafés, restaurants, coffee houses, markets, and other businesses. They roast to order and ship within 24 hours to guarantee freshness.
3. Subscription Service: Subscribe and Save program offering up to 10% discount on regular orders, providing recurring revenue from subscription customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Has Beans Coffee & Tea roasts and sells premium organic coffee and loose-leaf tea. The company offers organic single origin coffees, signature blends, dark roasts (French, Italian), Swiss Water Processed decaf, and naturally flavored coffees, alongside black, green, herbal, oolong, and white teas. Distribution channels include a Shopify e-commerce store with Subscribe and Save subscriptions, a wholesale program serving cafés and restaurants with weekly customer contact and 24-hour shipping, and a physical café in Chico, California.

Product overview

Has Beans Coffee & Tea operates as a specialty coffee and tea retailer and wholesaler based in Chico, California, established in 1976. The product portfolio centers on premium organic and single origin coffees alongside a comprehensive loose leaf tea selection. The core coffee offerings include Organic Single Origin Coffees (Mexican Altura, Sumatra Mandheling, Nicaraguan, and others), Signature Organic Blends (Organic House Blend, Organic Gold Coast Blend, Organic White Thunder Morning Blend, Organic Mission), French and Italian roast varieties, and decaf options using Swiss Water Processed method. The tea collection encompasses Black Teas (Earl Grey, Irish Breakfast, Lapsang Souchong, Russian Caravan, and flavored varieties like Passionfruit, Gingersnap, Pina Colada, Pumpkin Spice), Green Teas (including Jasmine Hao Ya), Herbal Teas (Chamomile, Peppermint), Oolong Teas, and White Teas. The company also offers specialty blends through its Coffee for a Cause program supporting charitable initiatives, and provides a B2B Wholesale Program for cafes, restaurants, and other businesses. Additional merchandise includes branded stickers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Organic Shasta Mountain Coffee Medium roast organic coffee blend featuring stone fruit, nutty undertones, and chocolate hints; smooth with low acidity. Available in multiple sizes (12 oz, 1 lb, 5 lbs) and grind options. Aimed at home and foodservice coffee drinkers.
• Has Beans Iced Tea Blend Full-bodied, clean, and crisp loose leaf tea blend made from Assam, Darjeeling, and Indian teas, formulated for iced tea preparation. Available in 4 oz, 8 oz, and 16 oz sizes. Aimed at retail and foodservice iced tea programs.
• You Matter Pride Blend Coffee Specialty coffee blend supporting LGBTQ+ causes through the Coffee for a Cause program.
• San Francisco Pride Blend Coffee Specialty blend celebrating San Francisco Pride, with proceeds supporting LGBTQ+ community initiatives.
• Organic Grow Chico Coffee Organic coffee supporting local Chico community initiatives through the Coffee for a Cause program.
• Legacy Blend Coffee Signature blend representing the company's 50-year heritage and commitment to quality coffee.
• Good Karma Coffee Community-focused coffee supporting charitable causes through the Coffee for a Cause program.
• Organic House Blend Coffee The foundational organic coffee blend that established the company's organic coffee line in the early 1990s, with a balanced and accessible flavor profile.
• Organic French Roast Coffee Dark roast organic coffee offering bold, robust flavors characteristic of French roasting style.
• Organic Italian Roast Coffee Full-bodied dark roast organic coffee in the Italian tradition, ideal for espresso preparations.
• Organic Dark Solstice Coffee Dark roast blend designed for cold winter months, delivering warmth and bold flavor.
• Earl Grey Tea Classic black tea flavored with bergamot oil, priced from $13.95.
• Irish Breakfast Tea Robust traditional breakfast tea blend, originally $14.95, now $12.95.
• Lapsang Souchong Tea Smoky-flavored black tea traditionally dried over pinewood fires.
• Russian Caravan Tea Historical tea blend with a smooth, smoky character.
• Decaf Ceylon Black Tea Swiss Water Processed decaf black tea from Sri Lanka (Ceylon).
• Decaf Raspberry Black Tea Flavored decaf black tea with natural raspberry infusion, Swiss Water Processed.
• Chamomile Tea Herbal tisane featuring tulsi and chamomile for calming properties.
• Peppermint Tea Refreshing herbal tea made from pure peppermint leaves, priced from $9.95.
• Jasmine Hao Ya Green Tea Premium green tea scented with jasmine flowers using traditional methods.
• Wholesale Coffee & Tea Program B2B wholesale service supplying cafés, restaurants, coffee houses, markets, and other businesses with roasted coffee and tea at wholesale prices. Includes weekly customer contact, roast-to-order service, and 24-hour shipping to guarantee freshness.
• Coffee for a Cause Program Charitable program where a portion of every purchase supports local nonprofits, community projects, and initiatives. Includes specialty Pride blends and community-focused coffees.
• Has Beans Stickers (Branded Merchandise) Branded merchandise featuring the Has Beans Coffee & Tea logo in large round or small rectangle formats, sold through the online store.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• UPScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUPS is used for shipping all wholesale orders. Personalized shipping options are available for larger repeat orders.
• ShopifycoreTechnology or IntegrationThe e-commerce platform powering their online store, providing the infrastructure for online sales, payments, and customer management.
• Local Nonprofits (Coffee for a Cause)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThrough the Coffee for a Cause program, a portion of every purchase helps support local nonprofits, community projects, and initiatives that create real impact.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Blue Bottle Coffee: Oakland-origin specialty coffee roaster offering single-origin coffees, a multi-channel wholesale/DTC/café model, and a focus on freshness and craft roasting — overlapping directly with Has Beans' positioning in the third-wave specialty category.
• Harney & Sons: Specialty loose leaf tea company selling premium teas via DTC e-commerce, wholesale to foodservice/hospitality, and select retail — directly comparable to Has Beans' loose leaf tea segment in product, customer base, and channel mix.
• Verve Coffee Roasters: Santa Cruz-origin specialty coffee roaster combining wholesale supply, DTC e-commerce with subscriptions, and retail cafés — a very similar multi-channel specialty operation in Northern California.
• Adagio Teas: Online specialty tea retailer offering a broad selection of loose leaf teas (black, green, herbal, oolong, white) with subscriptions and wholesale — comparable in product breadth and DTC subscription model to Has Beans' tea portfolio.
• Counter Culture Coffee: Durham, NC-based specialty coffee roaster with similar direct trade, organic-leaning sourcing, wholesale-to-cafés distribution, training/education programs, and DTC e-commerce — making it one of the closest operational analogs to Has Beans.
• Stumptown Coffee Roasters: Portland-based specialty coffee roaster operating a comparable model of wholesale distribution to cafés/restaurants, DTC e-commerce, and retail cafés. Closely aligned product category (specialty single-origin and blends), customer base, and B2B/B2C mix.
• Intelligentsia Coffee: Chicago-based specialty coffee roaster with a direct-trade sourcing model, wholesale accounts with cafés and restaurants, and DTC — comparable in product category and target customers to Has Beans' wholesale business.
• Ritual Coffee Roasters: San Francisco-based specialty coffee roaster combining wholesale supply, a flagship café, and DTC — directly comparable in category, geography (Northern California), and multi-channel model.

Broad incumbents

• Peet's Coffee: Berkeley-origin specialty coffee roaster and major retail/coffeehouse chain — operates in the same specialty coffee category but at significantly larger scale with national retail and grocery distribution that Has Beans does not match.
• The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf: Specialty coffee and tea retailer and roaster operating a multi-location café/retail model — overlaps with Has Beans' combined coffee and tea product offering and café retail format, though at substantially larger scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/hasbeanschico

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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