Blue Bottle Coffee
Blue Bottle Coffee is a specialty coffee roaster and retailer renowned for its commitment to freshness, quality, and meticulous preparation methods. They source exceptional single-origin beans and blends, roast them lightly to highlight their inherent flavors, and serve them through their distinctive cafes and retail channels. The company is a prominent figure in the 'third wave' coffee movement, emphasizing coffee as an artisanal product.
About Us
- Founded in the early 2000s by James Freeman in Oakland, California, Blue Bottle Coffee began as a small operation delivering freshly roasted coffee by bicycle. - Driven by a passion for quality and a belief that coffee could be better, Freeman grew the business into a global brand. - Blue Bottle is known for its minimalist cafe aesthetic, focus on direct trade relationships with farmers, and a strict '48-hour rule' (coffee is sold within 48 hours of roasting). - In 2017, a majority stake in the company was acquired by Nestlé, accelerating its international expansion while maintaining its core commitment to premium coffee experiences.
Vision
To elevate the daily coffee ritual globally by consistently delivering the highest quality coffee, fostering sustainable practices, and creating inspiring cafe environments that celebrate the art and science of coffee.
Mission
Blue Bottle Coffee's core mission is to make delicious coffee accessible. This is achieved through a relentless focus on quality sourcing, precise roasting, meticulous preparation, and building direct relationships with coffee farmers. Their aim is to create exceptional coffee experiences that honor the bean's origin and the craft of brewing.
Culture
- Blue Bottle Coffee fosters a culture of passion, precision, and craftsmanship, emphasizing quality over quantity and a continuous pursuit of excellence in the coffee-making process. - Employees, particularly baristas, are highly trained and share a deep appreciation for coffee and its origins. - The company prioritizes attention to detail, a commitment to sustainability, ethical sourcing, and providing a welcoming, educational experience for customers.
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