Crimson Cup Coffee & Tea
Wholesale Food and BeverageOhio, United States51-200 Employees
Crimson Cup Coffee & Tea is a mid-sized wholesale coffee roaster and retailer founded in 1991 and based in Columbus, Ohio. The company roasts sustainably sourced, award-winning coffees for direct-to-consumer sales as well as wholesale partners. In addition to its coffee offerings, it operates an educational program, the 7 Steps to Success, to help aspiring entrepreneurs develop a coffee shop business plan and assess startup costs. Crimson Cup's products reach more than 350 independent cafes, grocers, colleges and universities, restaurants, and other food service operations across 37 states, Guam, and Bangladesh, in addition to its own Crimson Cup Coffee Houses. The company also maintains a footprint in the Columbus region and has engaged in recent expansion activity, such as aiding the launch of Horizons Coffee Bar in Bastrop, Texas in October 2025.