SK Coffee: St. Paul's Single-Origin Microlot Specialist
SK Coffee was founded in the fall of 2018 by White Bear Lake native Sam Kjellberg and Madison transplant Nate Broadridge in St. Paul, Minnesota. Rather than compete in a Twin Cities market already saturated with cafés, the pair built SK around single-origin coffee subscriptions first, later opening a retail coffee bar in the lobby of St. Paul's Vandalia Tower alongside their roastery. That subscription-first mindset still defines the brand: SK Coffee's mission centers on sourcing unique, rare single-origin microlots rather than building a house-blend program.
On CoffeeByMe, SK Coffee's active catalog is entirely single-origin — there are no blends — spanning ten distinct countries of origin from Mexico and Ecuador to Burundi, Bolivia, Colombia, Ethiopia, Uganda, Kenya, Peru, and Guatemala. That geographic breadth is unusual for a roastery of this size, and it's matched by a disciplined, consistent medium-roast house style rather than the light-roast-only or dark-roast-only approach many small roasters default to. CoffeeByMe's AI recommendation engine can help you navigate that wide origin map toward the flavor profile you're actually chasing.
Single Origins
| Name | Roast | Tasting Notes | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethiopia - Decaf | Medium Light | Red GrapeFloralsRed Apple | $25.00 |
| Guatamela - Huehuetenango | Medium | HoneyClementineMilk Chocolate | $27.00 |
| Peru - Jaen & Cajamarca | Medium Dark | Dark chocolatealmond extractvibrant and robustsubtle citrus | $22.00 |
Roast Profile & Flavor Range
SK Coffee sticks almost entirely to the medium range — every active coffee lands at roast level 2, 3, or 4, with no ultra-light or dark-roast extremes in the current lineup. That consistency lets origin and processing do the talking: expect stone fruit, red and dark berries, floral aromatics, and chocolate or cocoa notes recurring across the catalog, with acidity and body both landing in the moderate-to-full range rather than the sharp brightness of light-roast specialists. Pricing varies with format — compact small-batch bags start around $22, with standard-format lots reaching $28–$36 for the rarer microlots.
Why Buy SK Coffee
True single-origin focus: With no house blends to fall back on, every purchase is a direct expression of one farm or cooperative — ideal for drinkers who want to explore origin character.
Unusually wide origin map: Ten countries represented in a compact catalog means real breadth for comparison tasting, from East African brightness to Latin American balance.
Consistent medium roast: A disciplined medium-roast house style makes SK Coffee a dependable choice if you've found light roasts too acidic or dark roasts too heavy.
Rare and small-batch lots: Several offerings are limited small-batch releases, and CoffeeByMe's AI recommendations help you catch the origin and flavor profile that matches your palate before a lot sells out.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is SK Coffee located?
SK Coffee is a specialty coffee roaster based in St. Paul, MN.
What does SK Coffee specialize in?
SK Coffee sticks almost entirely to the medium range — every active coffee lands at roast level 2, 3, or 4, with no ultra-light or dark-roast extremes in the current lineup.
Where can I buy SK Coffee coffee?
You can browse SK Coffee's coffees on CoffeeByMe and click through to buy directly from the roaster, or visit SK Coffee's own website.
