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 Blue Bottle's facility in Oakland | |
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Coffee industry |
| Founded | 2002 |
| Founder | W. James Freeman |
| Headquarters | , |
Area served | United States |
Key people | W. James Freeman, Founder Karl Strovink, CEO |
| Owner | Nestlé (68%) |
| Website | bluebottlecoffee.com |
Blue Bottle Coffee, Inc., is a coffee roaster and retailer once headquartered in Oakland, California, United States. In 2017, a majority stake in the company was acquired by Nestlé (68%). It is a major player in third wave coffee.[1] The company focuses on single-origin beans.[2]
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