Every. Cup. Matters.

From a Garage in Oregon to Your Morning Cup

  • Small-batch roasted daily in the heart of Oregon’s Beautiful Willamette Valley since 2003
  • Ethically sourced single origins and signature blends — never over-roasted, always at peak flavor
  • 10% of every online sale donated to charities, nonprofits, and faith-based organizations
  • Obsessed with quality, customers, and community — because every cup can change the world a little bit more

Our Story: Passion, Persistence, and a Whole Lot of Great Coffee

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Humble Beginnings in the Garage

In 2003, founders Bert & Toni Ortiz fired up his first small-batch roaster in the garage of their home in Stayton, Oregon. With nothing but a love for great coffee and a grass-roots approach, Tico’s instantly won a loyal following. Word spread fast — neighbors, friends, and soon local cafés were lining up for beans that actually tasted like they came from somewhere special.

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Growing with Heart and Hustle

By 2004 we’d outgrown the garage and moved into a beloved old building everyone called “the barn.” In 2006 the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce named us New Business of the Year. In 2016 we purchased our current home — Plant 3 in nearby Aumsville — where we still roast every batch by hand with the same care we had on day one.

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Focused on What Matters Most

Today we pour that same passion into four things we believe in deeply: wholesale partnerships that help cafés and restaurants thrive, direct-to-you online orders that deliver peak-freshness nationwide, fundraising programs that let nonprofits turn coffee into impact, and expert equipment guidance that makes great coffee easier for everyone. At Tico’s, great coffee isn’t just a product — it’s a promise.

Why Tico’s Coffee Feels Different

We’re not a giant corporation chasing trends. We’re a small, family-rooted roastery that still does things the old-fashioned way — with integrity, generosity, and a ridiculous attention to detail. Every bean is hand-selected, every roast is dialed in for flavor, and every order ships with the same excitement we felt pouring our very first batch back in 2003.

Our Giving Promise

We believe business should do more than make a profit. That’s why 10% of every online purchase quietly supports charities, nonprofits, and faith-based organizations making a real difference. Love a particular cause? Nominate it — we love turning your daily coffee habit into something that gives back.

Meet Bert Ortiz, Founder

A lifelong entrepreneur and outdoor enthusiast, Bert started Tico’s because he couldn’t find coffee that lived up to his standards. More than two decades later, he’s still personally involved in sourcing, roasting, and making sure every customer feels like part of the Tico’s family.

Ready to taste the difference?

Shop our fresh-roasted coffees or join our wholesale family

We can’t wait to brew something great together.
Every cup matters. Welcome to Tico’s.