Mr. Espresso

Mr. Espresso is a specialty coffee roasting company founded in 1978 by Carlo Di Ruocco. Positioned as the first and only U.S. coffee company to utilize a traditional wood-roasting method, it boasts a unique technique that yields high moisture content and retains natural oils, resulting in a full-bodied espresso with less acidity. The company offers a diverse range of products including single origin coffees, espresso blends, house blends, organic and fair trade options, and decaffeinated blends. Additionally, it serves as the exclusive distributor of Faema espresso machines in Northern California, Oregon, Washington, Nevada, and Hawaii. Mr. Espresso operates as a family-owned and operated business, with two generations of the Di Ruocco family involved in day-to-day activities to maintain the fine balance between traditional methods and emerging market trends. As a Bay Area institution, Mr. Espresso caters to a significant portion of coffeehouses and restaurants in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. Although specific details on recent investments and investors are not available at this time, the company's robust presence in the market and dedication to quality and tradition make it an interesting prospect for potential stakeholders.