Snakebite Coffee is a small batch coffee roasting company located in beautiful San Diego. Coffee roasting started out as a passion for high quality, delicious coffee. Nate Stein, founder and owner of Snakebite Coffee began roasting coffee in his backyard as a way to secure a variety of fresh beans. Nate soon found out that freshness of the roasted bean was critical to its spectacular taste.
As Lisa, Nate’s wife has said, “Prior to Nate roasting our own coffee, I always thought that coffee was a vehicle for cream and sugar. Now, because the beans are so fresh and a quality roast, I don’t need to mask the bitter taste – it isn’t bitter, I find that I actually really like coffee”.
Most people grew up drinking coffee that was oily, bitter and espresso brewed, because that’s how coffee was “supposed” to taste.
Who knew how long ago their coffee was roasted or ground — let alone where it came from? Since coffee was loaded with copious amounts of milk and sugar, who even knew what it really tasted like?
Once we started roasting our own, we started paying closer attention to the coffee you find in stores, asking questions about how and where coffee was harvested; how it was processed and roasted and whether it could taste better.
My hobby turned into providing coffee for family and friends – each time hearing that this is the best and freshest coffee they ever tasted; and Snakebite Coffee was born.
As a small batch roaster, we are able to pay very close attention to each and every roast. We control the time and temperature, watch for the signs of a perfect roast and able to tweak each roast based on the different beans characteristics.
Understanding that the best cup of coffee starts with the raw product, we are dedicated to working consciously and meaningfully in a select group of countries and small organic farms. We are committed to achieve the holy trinity: coffee that is exceptional, that has a positive social impact and that supports sustainable agriculture.
We want to spread the word that with carefully sourced and roasted coffee beans, a bit of knowledge, and openness to a world beyond espresso, anyone can make coffee at home that’s as good as any cafe’s, and better than most. Throughout this website, in addition to mazing coffee, you will find articles on the important aspects of brewing and enjoying the perfect cup. If you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to reach out to me directly at nate@snakebite.coffee– I would love to hear from you.