Specialty coffee refers to beans that score 80 points or higher on a 100-point scale by certified coffee tasters. These beans are known for their exceptional flavor profiles, traceable origins, and sustainable farming practices. At Temecula Coffee Roasters, all our offerings meet these high standards, ensuring a premium experience in every cup.
Our Roasting Process
We roast all our coffee to order, ensuring freshness and quality. Using Ikawa sample roasters, we develop the perfect roast profile for each lot before transferring it to our 10 & 15KG drum roasters. This meticulous process guarantees that each batch of coffee delivers its unique flavor characteristics.
Single-Origin Coffees: Sourced from renowned coffee-growing regions like Ethiopia, Colombia, and Sumatra.
Blended Coffees: Expertly crafted blends that balance flavor and aroma.
Flavored Coffees: Infused with natural flavors for a unique twist.
Green Coffee: For those who prefer to roast their own beans.
All our coffees are available in various sizes and grinds, including whole bean, drip ground, coarse ground, and fine ground.
Subscription Service: A New Adventure Every Month
Embark on a global coffee journey with our monthly subscription service. Each month, receive a bag of freshly roasted micro-lot coffee from a different country, complete with information about its origin, farm, and flavor profile. These exclusive micro-lots are selected for their unique and exceptional qualities, offering a delightful surprise with every delivery.
Commitment to Sustainability and Ethical Practices
We take pride in our efforts to ethical sourcing and sustainable practices:
Fairtrade® Certified: Partnering with Fairtrade® supports and strives that our farmers receive fair compensation and work under ethical conditions. fairtradeamerica.org
Eco-Friendly Packaging: We offer compostable bags for our 12oz and 16oz retail packages, and most of our shipping materials are recycled or recyclable.
Community Support: We support charitable organizations like Seeds of Hope Children’s Outreach and Imani Christian Schools, contributing to meaningful causes through our coffee sales.
Partner with Us
Temecula Coffee Roasters offers comprehensive services for businesses looking to venture into the coffee industry:
Private Labeling: Create your own brand with complete freedom of label design. [Click Here]
Drop Shipping: Utilize our fully automated TCR APP for seamless order fulfillment.
Wholesale Bulk Program: Take advantage of significant discounts for bulk purchases.
Design and Marketing Services: Access our expertise to develop your brand and marketing strategies. [Click Here]
Get in Touch
Ready to elevate your coffee experience? Contact us today at info@temeculacoffeeroasters.com to learn more about our specialty coffee offerings and how we can support your coffee journey.
Why Choose Temecula Coffee Roasters? Your Questions Answered.
Starting your own coffee brand allows you to share your passion for coffee with the world while building a business you truly believe in. With coffee being a daily ritual for millions, there’s constant demand and space for unique, high-quality brands—especially when you partner with a roaster who understands your vision.
We make it easy to get started with your own brand. Temecula Coffee Roasters offers privatelabel and white-label coffee services, meaning we roast the beans to perfection and you put your name on it. From selecting our coffee with designated roast profiles to designing your label or custom bags, we’re with you every step of the way. Even after you launch we offer business tools to help you succeed.
Yes—you absolutely can make money. Coffee has good margins and ours makes it easy to build a brand that will connect with your buyer ensuring they come back. With specialty-grade beans like ours, your product stands out in a crowded market. Whether you’re starting a local shop, building an e-commerce brand, or adding coffee to your existing business, we give you the tools to scale sustainably.
Because quality matters. All of our coffees are specialty-grade, which means they’ve been carefully sourced, roasted properly, cupped for taste approval and inspected for quality. You can be proud knowing your coffee is top-tier and sourced properly.
Yes, we do! We roast and ship orders quickly so your coffee arrives fresh and ready to brew. Whether you're stocking up for your shop or sending orders to your customers, we make sure everything moves fast and smooth.
Because we’re not just roasters—we’re your long-term partners. With years of experience, a focus on transparency, and unmatched quality, we’ve earned the trust of brands across the country. Whether you're just starting or scaling up, we're committed to helping you succeed.
Yes—but like any business, profitability depends on strategy and execution. With dropshipping, you skip overhead like equipment and warehouse space, but margins can be slimmer. At Temecula Coffee Roasters, we’ve seen our partners succeed by: • Building a focused brand (e.g., eco-conscious, veteran-owned, wellness-themed) • Offering coffee subscriptions • Creating strong customer loyalty through consistent quality and storytelling Our private-label dropshipping program makes it easier to focus on brand building, not backend logistics.
You're already in the right place. At Temecula Coffee Roasters, we offer:
Fresh-roasted, specialty-grade beans (including single-origin and organic options)
White-label fulfillment: Your branding on every bag
No minimum orders: Start lean and grow as you go
Many founders struggle with quality or fulfillment when using generic suppliers. We solve that by handling roasting and shipping in-house here in Southern California, ensuring freshness and reliability.
Absolutely — We have great coffee options to launch a business which is one of the core features we offer at Temecula Coffee Roasters. With our private-label program, you can:
Upload your logo and custom bag design
Choose one of our Coffee products, with their designated roast profile and cupping notes.
Launch a branded coffee line without touching a single bag
Whether you’re creating a brand from scratch or adding coffee to an existing business, we handle the roasting, packaging, and shipping—all under your name.
Marketing is where you win. At Temecula Coffee Roasters, we coach our partners to:
Use story-driven content: Tell your audience where the beans come from and why your brand exists
Build email and SMS lists from day one
Offer limited drops, bundles, and seasonal promotions to create urgency
We also provide helpful guides and templates to help you hit the ground running.
Yes—selling coffee is still a food business, even if you're not roasting it yourself. Here’s what you may need:
A business license in your city/state
A reseller’s permit or EIN for tax purposes (Check your local tax laws)
Make sure your packaging meets FDA labeling requirements (don’t worry—we’ll help with that)
Understanding Specialty Coffee: Simplified Q&A
Specialty coffee refers to high-quality coffee beans that Q-Graders score 80 points or higher on a 100-point scale set by the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA). These beans are carefully grown, processed, and roasted to highlight their unique flavors.
Green coffee beans are inspected for defects and size by the Q-Grading process. After roasting, the coffee is evaluated through "cupping," where experts assess aroma, flavor, body, acidity, and aftertaste. A score is then assigned based on these attributes.
The most common types are Arabica and Robusta. Arabica beans are preferred for specialty coffee due to their complex flavors and lower bitterness.
Specialty coffee is sourced from various regions worldwide, including Indonesia (Sumatra and Bali), East Africa, South America and other parts of the world that we are proud to offer here at Temecula Coffee Roasters. Each region imparts distinct flavors to the beans and we ensure that we have something for everyone.
Absolutely—that's one of the core features we offer at Temecula Coffee Roasters. With our private-label program, you can:
Espresso:Medium-dark roast beans from regions like Latin America or East Africa.
Cold BrewMedium to dark roasts with chocolate, nutty, or caramel notes.
French Press: Medium-dark to dark roasts with bold flavors.
Pour Over:Light to medium-light roasts with bright acidity and complex flavors.
* These are just a general idea of what most people use but you can enjoy and coffee for any type of brewing method that you enjoy and prefer.
Yes! The FDA qualifies coffee consumption is association with reduced risk of conditions such as Type 2 diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, and liver disease. This recognition underscores what coffee lovers have known all along—coffee can be both enjoyable and good for you. Moreover, the health potential of coffee is often influenced by its quality, and that’s where Q Grading plays a pivotal role. Coffees that receive high Q Scores (above 80) are not only more flavorful but also more likely to retain beneficial antioxidants and natural compounds due to better sourcing and processing methods. As the FDA begins to formally acknowledge coffee's health contributions, the emphasis on specialty-grade, Q-rated beans ensures consumers are getting the most out of each cup—both in taste and in wellness.
The “best” method depends on your taste preferences and lifestyle. If you love bold flavor and body, try a French press. For clean and nuanced cups, pour-over is ideal. If convenience matters, drip coffee makers or pod machines work well. Want rich, intense coffee? Espresso machines or an AeroPress can deliver that. Experiment to find what you love most.
Caffeine content varies by brew method, coffee type, and serving size. On average:
Drip coffee:95–200 mg per 8 oz
Espresso:63 mg per 1 oz shot
Cold brew:100–200 mg per 8 oz (can be higher due to concentration) Robusta beans contain nearly twice the caffeine of Arabica.
Coffee, in moderation, is generally considered healthy. It’s rich in antioxidants and may reduce the risk of diseases like Parkinson’s, Type 2 diabetes, and some cancers. However, too much caffeine can cause anxiety, sleep issues, or digestive problems. Listen to your body and consult your doctor if unsure.
Arabica:Smoother, sweeter, with notes of fruit and sugar. Less caffeine.
Robusta: Stronger, more bitter, often with earthy or nutty flavors. More caffeine and commonly used in instant coffee or espresso blends for added crema and strength.
Keep beans in an airtight container away from light, heat, moisture, and air. Avoid the fridge or freezer (unless freezing long-term in vacuum-sealed bags). Use beans within 2–4 weeks of opening for optimal flavor.
Matching grind size to brew method is crucial for good coffee. Here’s a quick guide:
Fine: Pour-over, AeroPress (with short brew times)
Extra fine: Espresso, Moka pot
Turkish: Powder-like grind
Decaf is made by removing caffeine using one of several methods
Swiss Water Process® (chemical-free) This is the only Decaf we provide
CO2 Process
Solvent-based methods (using ethyl acetate or methylene chloride) Most methods retain the flavor while reducing caffeine by about 97–99%.
Specialty coffee is scored 80+ on a 100-point scale by certified tasters and involves:
High-quality Arabica beans
Traceable origins
Ethical sourcing
Meticulous roasting and brewing It’s about flavor, transparency, and sustainability—not just the caffeine hit
You can mimic espresso using:
AeroPress with a metal filter and fine grind
Moka pot (stovetop espresso)
Manual lever espresso makers While not true espresso (due to pressure differences), these methods get you close in flavor and intensity.
Light roast: Bright, acidic, highlights origin flavors. More caffeine.
Medium roast: Balanced acidity and body. Popular and versatile
Dark roast:Bold, smoky, with lower acidity. Sometimes bitter.
Choose based on flavor preference, not caffeine myths—light roasts actually retain more caffeine than dark!
Check out our Private Label Dropshipping Program at Temecula Coffee Roasters and start turning your passion for coffee into a real brand.
Drop Shipping FAQs
We have no direct set up/start up costs but there will be costs associated with starting your coffee business. Creating branding and design, event equipment, website design and set up all have costs associated. Most of our brands report $1,500-$25,000 in start up costs.
Yes, a Shopify store is required. We very intentionally created our fulfillment tool to work inside of a Shopify checkout. Yes, we know there are some limitations to working with Shopify but we carefully reviewed our successful stores and those selling on Shopify overwhelmingly have lower cost per unit sold and higher success rates. We then designed the app as part of our Best Practice Model to help you succeed.
Once you have submitted the ‘Next Steps’ documents, you can begin store set up at any time. Some stores do it in as little as 48 hours, some take 45 days+ from app invite to soft launch. Your business, your timeline.
This is not a get rich quick, instant success venture. A coffee business will be as profitable as you make it. Successful brands treat it like a business, and as such, you have to work it like a new business to be successful. Following our best practice model will help you behave like a successful business and we provide all of the tools possible. In the end, only you can answer this question. Most brands make 15-35% gross margin from online sales and 45-60% from in person sales. Your retail price will directly reflect how strong your brand message is, how well buyers connect with you, how credible you appear and how well you know your product.
Yes, we are an FDA registered and FSMA compliant roaster. This means you can legally sell anywhere you like. This is what sets us apart from most roasting facilities which are unregistered. Use the BULK tab to get exact order costs and have your product delivered directly to the wholesale buyer. The BULK pricing lets you aggressively compete agains anyone in your competitive set.
No. You need to supply your own unique label for us to print. The more unique the better! Your brand design reminds the buyer why they are purchasing from your company. You can design your own label, hire an experienced designer or hire us to do it. The choice is yours. Label detail can be found on our info page .
Yes. When you are ready to take this step, let us know as we will help you evaluate the costs and benefits and make this decision. Most brands should wait until 6-12 months after hard launch to take this step. When you are ready, we have a list of approved suppliers as all printed bags must be approved before they are ordered to ensure that they meet the FDA requirements and can legally be used.
No, we believe in transparent pricing. You always know your total cost before you sell the product. The Drop ship price is an “all in” cost for your U.S. orders.
We are a family owned and operated business. We do small batch, roast to order coffee for restaurants, cafes, our own retail and for hundreds of drop ship stores. We are one of the largest suppliers of Drop Ship coffee in the U.S. Our WHY is that we love the experience and opportunity that the coffee business has given our family and we want to share that with our employees and as many other business owners as we can. We are passionate about your business and will do everything we can to help you succeed.
We have laid it out in the ‘Next Step Guide”.
1) Attend the Thursday - New Partner ZOOM/Q&A
2) Share your business plan - this is not to qualify you, it is to help us understand exactly what you need and to provide feedback based on what is working in the current Specialty Coffee market and in your specific niche/target market. This step as well as taking the time to seriously consider how your business will succeed is the single best indicator of success. If you don’t want the help, advice or best practice recommendations, you can simply say “I prefer not to share my plan”.
3) Once we have the Next Steps documents, we will forward you an invite to the fulfillment tool - the TCR APP which is hosted as invite only in the Shopify App Store.
4) Start creating your content, building out your website and connect your store to the app by using the correct SKUS and upload your label design for each SKU you are selling.
At Temecula Coffee Roasters, we believe that specialty coffee is more than just a beverage—it's an experience. Our commitment to quality ensures that every cup tells the story of its origin, from the farm to your mug
