Who Owns Seattle’s Best Coffee?

Is Seattle’s best coffee owned by Starbucks? The North American operations of Seattle Coffee Co., owner of the Seattle’s Best Coffee and Torrefazione Italia brands, are being sold by its parent company to Starbucks Corp. for $72 million cash. Are Seattle’s Best and Starbucks the same? Seattle’s Best Coffee LLC is an American coffee retailer … Read more

Where Is Seattle Best Coffee From?

Seattle’s best coffee began as a combination ice cream and coffee shop called the Wet Whisker in Coupeville on Whidbey Island, northwest of Seattle , in 1969. Founder Jim Stewart purchased green coffee beans from local roasters to be roasted and sold at the Wet Whisker. Where do Seattle’s Best coffee beans come from? Better … Read more