: Sourcing beans directly from farmers to ensure quality and ethical pay.
In 1999, the term was revitalized for a modern audience when opened its first cafe in Portland. The company became a pioneer of the "third-wave coffee" movement, prioritizing:
"Stumptown" is a name deeply woven into the cultural and historical fabric of the Pacific Northwest, evolving from a literal description of a rugged landscape to a globally recognized brand. To understand Stumptown is to explore the intersection of rapid 19th-century expansion, the "specialty" coffee revolution, and modern media. The Historical Roots: A Landscape of Stumps