Gnosis Coffee Roasters

What Gnosis Coffee Roasters does

Gnosis Coffee Roasters is a small-batch specialty coffee company founded in 2022 by Jed Epler and headquartered in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. It roasts single-origin coffees from 10+ producing countries (Colombia, Ethiopia, Kenya, Guatemala, Brazil, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Honduras) plus two house blends (House Blend, Sophia Blend espresso) and two decaf options, using a Typhoon fluid bed air roaster that applies 100% convection heat rather than the conduction-plus-convection profile of traditional drum roasters. The company positions this roasting method, combined with named direct-trade producer relationships (e.g., 18 Rabbit Exports/Honduras, Mina Rica/Colombia, Paraíso 92/Colombia, Ramirez Estate/Dominican Republic, Beneficio San Diego/Costa Rica, Kuta Mill/PNG, Kirinyaga County farmers/Kenya), as the basis for brighter, more distinct flavor profiles and traceable, ethically sourced supply.

Gnosis operates a hybrid go-to-market model. Direct-to-consumer sales flow through a Shopify storefront at gnosiscoffee.com, with fresh-roasted-to-order fulfillment, free shipping over $40, and unit prices ranging from $5.25 (Brazil, Costa Rica Honey, Peru Decaf, Ethiopia Yirgacheffe, Guatemala, Honduras, Papua New Guinea, House Blend, Dark Roast, Colombia Mina Rica, Dominican Republic) to $19.95 (Kenya Kirinyaga, Ethiopia Natural) and $20.95 (Red Bourbon Decaf). A wholesale partner program supplies cafes, restaurants, bakeries, apothecaries, and retail stores with discount pricing, no minimums, free local delivery, and free private labeling, while fundraising programs serve schools and organizations. Physical distribution extends beyond Central Pennsylvania into New York (Brooklyn, Astoria), Georgia (Braselton), and Louisiana (Bossier City), with both retail bag sales and on-tap coffee service at named accounts such as Enso Coffee (two Brooklyn locations), Brewskis Coffee & Bar, Culture Coffee, Millie's Coffee Co., and B&T Coffee.

The company is privately held, bootstrapped, and wholly founder-operated by Jed Epler, with no disclosed external funding, parent company, or institutional investors. Headcount sits in the 1–10 band. Marketing is driven by an educational blog (topics include processing methods, roast levels, and espresso vs. regular coffee), organic social channels (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube), an email newsletter, and SEO-optimized product pages with detailed origin and producer storytelling. Revenue figures, financials, and detailed headcount are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Gnosis Coffee Roasters

Legal name

Gnosis Coffee

Website

https://gnosiscoffee.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Gnosis Coffee Roasters is a bootstrapped, founder-operated specialty coffee roaster in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, founded in 2022 by Jed Epler. It sells fresh-roasted single-origin and blend coffees direct-to-consumer via Shopify, through wholesale cafe and retail partners across the Northeast and Southeast US, and via on-tap service.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Coffee Roasting

NAICS

Coffee and Tea Manufacturing (31192)

SIC

Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Coffee Roasting & Grinding (AFAFADAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty Coffee & Tea Retail (Beans, Leaves, Accessories) (CRAHAGAI), Coffee (Roasted, Ground, Whole Bean) (CRADAHAG)

Keywords

• Specialty coffee roasting
• Single origin coffee
• Small batch coffee
• Wholesale coffee supply
• Direct trade coffee

Headquarters

HQ city

Lewisburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

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. Direct Retail Coffee Sales: Fresh-roasted whole bean and ground coffee sold directly to consumers through their e-commerce website. Products include single origin coffees and blends available in various sizes (3oz, 12oz, 5lb). Order roasted fresh to order and shipped directly to customers.
2. Wholesale Coffee Sales: Bulk coffee sales to cafes, restaurants, bakeries, retail stores, and other businesses. They offer discount pricing, no minimums, free local delivery, and free private labeling for wholesale partners.
3. Fundraising Programs: Coffee fundraising programs for schools and organizations. Partners receive discount pricing and support for selling coffee to raise funds.
4. Gift Cards: Digital and printable gift cards available in denominations of $10, $25, $50, and $100 for purchase by customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Gnosis Coffee Roasters is a small-batch specialty coffee roaster that sources single-origin green coffee from ten countries and roasts it fresh to order in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania using a Typhoon fluid bed air roaster. The company sells whole bean and ground coffee through its Shopify e-commerce store, independent retail stockists, on-tap service at cafes and restaurants, and a wholesale program that includes private labeling. The lineup comprises 14 single-origin coffees plus 2 blends (House Blend and Sophia Blend espresso), two decaffeinated options, and digital gift cards.

Product overview

Gnosis Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee company offering a focused portfolio of 14 single-origin coffees and 2 blends, plus gift cards. Single origins include: Kenya Kirinyaga, Ethiopia Natural, Ethiopia Yirgacheffe, Colombia Mina Rica, Costa Rica Honey, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Honduras, Papua New Guinea, Brazil (regular and dark roast), Peru DECAF, and Red Bourbon DECAF. Blends include House Blend (Central & South American) and Sophia Blend (espresso-optimized). All coffees are small-batch air roasted using a Typhoon fluid bed roaster and sold fresh to order.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kenya Kirinyaga Single-origin washed light roast coffee sourced from Kirinyaga County farmer cooperatives near Mt. Kenya, featuring bright black currant, brown sugar, and honey notes; sold in 3oz, 12oz, and 5lb sizes for individual coffee enthusiasts.
• Ethiopia Natural Single-origin natural-process light roast from Yirgacheffe, Ethiopia with potent ripe berry, sweet caramel, and brown sugar notes; targeted at home brewers seeking fruit-forward specialty coffee.
• Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Single-origin washed light roast from Yirgacheffe Kochere, Ethiopia using heirloom varietals, with honey, floral, citrus, and vanilla tasting notes.
• Colombia Mina Rica Direct-trade medium roast single-origin coffee from Mina Rica farm in Antioquia, Colombia (owned by Carolina Posada), Castillo varietal with butterscotch, brown sugar, and dark chocolate notes.
• Costa Rica Honey Single-origin honey-process light roast from Tarrazú, Costa Rica via Beneficio San Diego Mill, featuring honey, raspberry, and almond notes with a syrupy body.
• Brazil Medium roast pulped natural processed coffee from Cerrado, Minas Gerais, Brazil, with roasted nut and milk chocolate notes; entry-level priced specialty coffee at $5.25.
• Dark Roast Dark roast single-origin coffee from Brazil Cerrado with bold flavor, dark chocolate notes, and low acidity; targeted at drinkers preferring darker roasts.
• Dominican Republic Single-origin light-medium roast from Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic via Ramirez Estate, featuring vanilla, walnut, and sugarcane notes with a creamy body.
• Guatemala Single-origin medium roast from Huehuetenango, Guatemala using Bourbon and Caturra varietals, featuring maple, pecan, and chocolate orange tasting notes.
• Honduras Organic, woman-owned, direct-trade medium roast single-origin coffee from Marcala, Honduras via 18 Rabbit Exports, Red and Yellow Catuai varietals with caramel, dark chocolate, and maple notes.
• Papua New Guinea Single-origin medium roast from Nebilyer Valley, Papua New Guinea via Kuta Mill, Bourbon and Typica varietals with brown sugar, caramel, and chocolate notes.
• Peru DECAF Organic medium roast Swiss Water decaffeinated coffee from Peru, featuring mixed nuts and dark chocolate notes with a full balanced body.
• Red Bourbon DECAF Light roast sugarcane decaffeinated coffee from La Macarena farm in Piendamó, Cauca, Colombia produced by Wilton Benítez using extended fermentation with Saccharomyces pastorianus yeast, with bergamot, red fruit, and caramel notes.
• House Blend Medium roast signature blend of Central and South American coffees featuring caramel, milk chocolate, and nutty notes; marketed as the roaster's most popular blend for daily drinking.
• Sophia Blend Espresso blend of Central and South American coffees featuring Swiss chocolate, black raspberry, and almond notes with thick crema; formulated for espresso machines and on-tap espresso service.
• Wholesale Partner Program B2B wholesale program offering discount pricing, no minimums, free local delivery, and free private labeling to cafes, restaurants, bakeries, apothecaries, and retail stores; supports wholesale bags, on-tap espresso/drip/cold brew service, and event coffee programs.
• Fundraising Program Fundraising program that supplies coffee to schools, churches, and community organizations at partner discount pricing so they can resell coffee to raise funds.
• Gift Card Digital and printable gift cards redeemable on the Gnosis Coffee e-commerce store, available in $10, $25, $50, and $100 denominations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Outgrew starter roaster and upgraded to larger Typhoon roaster - indicating significant business growth

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• 18 Rabbit Exports (Zelaya Contreras Family)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner18 Rabbit is a collective of farms owned by members of the Zelaya Contreras family in Honduras. Dulce Marlen owns Finca Dulce Luna and 18 Rabbit exports. Family members have placed in top 10 for Honduras' Cup of Excellence. Gnosis sources their Honduras coffee, which is organic, woman-owned, and direct trade.
• Mina Rica Farm (Carolina Posada)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWoman-owned third-generation coffee farm in San Gabriel, Antioquia, Colombia owned by Carolina Posada. Gnosis purchases directly from this producer through direct trade relationship. The farm focuses on exceptional quality and fair treatment of farmers.
• Wilton Benítez / Paraíso 92 (La Macarena Farm)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProducer Wilton Benítez operates Paraíso 92 and La Macarena farm in Piendamó, Cauca, Colombia. Produces exceptional Red Bourbon Decaf coffee using innovative processing including extended fermentation with Saccharomyces pastorianus yeast and sugarcane decaffeination.
• Ramirez Estate (Dominican Republic)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerFamily-owned estate in Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic. Socially conscious operation using fermented coffee cherries to create natural gas for powering their facility. Donates to local schools, helps Haitian workers obtain legal residence. Gnosis importer pays 300% higher wages to these growers for exceptional environmental care and organic certification.
• Beneficio San Diego Mill (Costa Rica)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMost modern mill in Costa Rica, established in 1888. Specializes in coffees from Tarrazú and Tres Ríos regions. Gnosis sources Costa Rica Honey coffee from this mill which serves a community of farmers with average 3-hectare farms.
• Kuta Mill (Papua New Guinea)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerFamily-owned mill in Nebilyer Valley, Tambul-Nebilyer District, PNG. Operating over 40 years, operates between Ulga and Kolga tribes as common ground for producers in conflict. Owner Brian Leahy makes bonus payments to farmers who consistently deliver quality cherries.
• Kirinyaga County Farmers (Kenya)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFarmers in Kirinyaga County near Mt. Kenya. Region benefits from Farmer Cooperative Society (FCS) system providing shared knowledge, processing expertise, and resources. Gnosis sources Kenya Kirinyaga microlot coffee from this cooperative structure.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Verve Coffee Roasters: Specialty coffee roaster with DTC e-commerce, wholesale program, and retail cafés, sourcing single-origin coffees globally. Closely mirrors Gnosis's direct-to-consumer + wholesale + café service mix.
• Trade Coffee: DTC specialty coffee marketplace curating roasters for home consumers. Direct comparator in the curated DTC specialty coffee subscription/e-commerce model.
• Intelligentsia Coffee: Pioneering third-wave specialty coffee roaster with direct-trade sourcing, DTC e-commerce, and a national wholesale footprint to cafés. Comparable in sourcing transparency and single-origin focus.
• Counter Culture Coffee: Specialty coffee roaster with strong sustainability and direct-trade sourcing programs, selling DTC and to wholesale café partners nationwide. Direct competitor in the small-batch specialty roaster category.
• Onyx Coffee Lab: Award-winning small-batch specialty coffee roaster focused on single-origin and competition-grade coffees sold DTC and wholesale. Highly comparable positioning, GTM motion, and roast philosophy to Gnosis.
• Driftaway Coffee: Subscription- and DTC-focused specialty coffee roaster emphasizing producer storytelling and educational content. Comparable small-batch, founder-led DTC specialty model.

Broad incumbents

• La Colombe Coffee Roasters: Specialty coffee roaster with DTC, wholesale, and draft latte (on-tap) distribution to cafés and retailers. The on-tap café partnership model closely mirrors Gnosis's tap service channel.
• Blue Bottle Coffee: Large specialty coffee roaster and café operator (owned by Nestlé) with national DTC and wholesale presence. Overlaps with Gnosis in single-origin sourcing and wholesale channels but operates at vastly greater scale.
• Stumptown Coffee Roasters: Established specialty roaster (owned by Peet's/Starbucks) with DTC, wholesale, and café operations. Comparable in product and channel mix but with national brand recognition and substantially more capital.

Regional players

• Roastery 7: Central Pennsylvania specialty coffee roaster operating e-commerce and local wholesale. Same regional geography and small-batch specialty positioning; primary local competitive overlap.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCzEdR03xTzTC5PDNozOd1gg
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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gnosis-coffee-roasters
• Instagraminstagram.com/gnosiscoffeeroasters

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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