Stumptown Coffee Roasters: Portland's Direct Trade Icons
Stumptown Coffee Roasters is one of the defining names in American specialty coffee, rooted on the West Coast in Portland, Oregon. For over two decades, they have championed Direct Trade sourcing and B Corp certification, building direct relationships with farmers across Ethiopia, Kenya, Guatemala, Colombia, and Indonesia to ensure quality and equity at every level of the supply chain.
Their roast range is broad — from delicate Light roasts (level 1) on their single origins to bold Dark roasts (level 5) on blends like their French Roast. The six active single-origin offerings span radically different terroirs: the floral Ethiopia Mordecofe (nectarine, melon, jasmine — light roast, washed heirloom from the Mordecofe station) sits at one end; the full-bodied Indonesia Bies Penantan (dark chocolate, baking spice, tropical fruit — medium-dark, wet-hulled from the women-led Ketiara Cooperative in Aceh, Sumatra) anchors the other. Both wear the Direct Trade ethos prominently in their backstory.
On the blend side, Hair Bender — Stumptown's most celebrated espresso blend — offers sweet citrus, dark chocolate, and raisin in a versatile medium-roast profile that brews beautifully as espresso or drip. Holler Mountain, their organic offering, adds citrus, caramel, and berry jam from a Central/South American and East African combination. With a Blend Trio and Best Sellers Bundle available, Stumptown makes it easy to explore the lineup. CoffeeByMe's AI recommendation feature can point you to the exact Stumptown offering that fits your preferred cup.
Single Origins
| Name | Roast | Tasting Notes | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indonesia Bies Penantan | Medium Dark | Tropical FruitDark ChocolateBaking Spice | $23.00 |
| Ethiopia Mordecofe | Light | NectarineJasmineMelon | $23.00 |
| Guatemala El Injerto Bourbon | Medium Light | Milk ChocolateCaramelOrange | $25.00 |
| Kenya Karumandi | Light | HoneyPeachCranberry | $23.00 |
| Colombia Huayku | Medium Light | Dark ChocolateToffeeBlack Cherry | $25.00 |
Blends
| Name | Roast | Tasting Notes | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Sellers Bundle | Medium | CitrusSweet CitrusDark ChocolateRaisinCaramelBerry Jam | $39.00 |
| Stumptown Blend Trio | Medium | SmoothSweetFull Flavor | $57.00 |
| Hundred Mile Coffee Blend | Medium | Apple JamToffeeChocolate | $20.00 |
| Homestead Coffee Blend | Medium Light | Candied FruitChocolateNougat | $19.00 |
| French Roast | Dark | Bittersweet ChocolateCloveToasted Marshmallow | $20.00 |
| Trapper Creek Decaf | Medium Dark | CitrusGrahamDried FruitCocoa | $20.00 |
| Echo Canyon Half-Caff Coffee Beans | Dark | Dark ChocolateDried FruitBrown Sugar | $20.00 |
| Founder's Blend | Medium Light | HoneyVanillaCocoa | $20.00 |
| Blend Shuffle | Medium | Apple JamToffeeChocolate | $20.00 |
| Holler Mountain | Medium | CitrusCaramelBerry Jam | $20.00 |
| Hair Bender | Medium | Sweet CitrusDark ChocolateRaisin | $19.00 |
Roast Profile & Flavor Range
Stumptown's single-origin lineup clusters at Light (1) and Light-Medium (2) roast levels with high acidity and medium body — clearly optimized to highlight the distinct terroir of each origin. Blends swing across the full spectrum from Homestead's light-and-bright fruit nougat to the bold French Roast's clove and bittersweet chocolate. Flavor themes span jasmine and melon (Ethiopian washed), honey and cranberry (Kenyan), and dark chocolate–tropical fruit (Indonesian wet-hulled). Prices range from $19–$25 for 10.5–12 oz bags, with bundle deals offering savings.
Why Buy Stumptown
Direct Trade with transparency: Every single origin carries sourcing detail — the Baragwi Cooperative in Kenya, the Aguirre family's Finca El Injerto in Guatemala, the women-led Ketiara Cooperative in Sumatra — telling you exactly where your coffee comes from.
Hair Bender as a gateway: One of the most widely recognized espresso blends in American specialty coffee — sweet citrus, dark chocolate, raisin, medium roast, and priced at $19 / 12oz. An ideal starting point for anyone exploring Stumptown.
Origin diversity: Five active single-origin countries (Ethiopia, Kenya, Guatemala, Colombia, Indonesia) plus blend components from across Latin America and Africa give buyers genuine breadth.
Half-caff and decaf options: Echo Canyon Half-Caff and Trapper Creek Decaf ensure that Stumptown's quality extends to lower-caffeine drinkers. CoffeeByMe's AI recommendation tool will narrow down your ideal Stumptown match based on roast preference and cup notes.
