Alpen Sierra Coffee Roasting Co.

Alpen Sierra Coffee Roasting Co. The Sierra Nevada - Tahoe region's premier sustainable specialty coffee roasting company.

In 1988 while on a rainy day trek in the Rohrmoos Tal, near Schladming, Austria, founder and Roastmaster, Christian Waskiewicz, was inspired with the vision to create Alpen Sierra Coffee Company in Lake Tahoe. Having spent much of his life in the Alps of Europe and the Sierra Nevada of California, Christian’s love of good living has become the foundation of Alpen Sierra’s goal of providing a quali

ty experience, which is embodied in every bean roasted and cup brewed. Serving its first cup of coffee in an historical log cabin on the South Shore of Lake Tahoe in 1991, Alpen Sierra has grown to become recognized as the premier roaster of specialty coffees in the Sierra Nevada. Locals and visitors from around the world now enjoy Mountain Roasted Lake Tahoe coffees at home, in our award-winning coffeehouse and at 120 + specialty food establishments throughout the region.

06/17/2026

We just roasted all three of our microlots! This includes our very limited batch of Colombia Finca La Terraza Pink Bourbon - an exceptional treat and selling fast! Last batch of Colombia Finca El Diviso Java Legacy Variety - a low-intensity anaerobic process modulation that results in a milder nuanced cup that offers delightful notes of lemongrass, rose, and grapefruit.

All three are limit availability, fresh roasted, and ready for the cup ☕️

Visit our Microlot link in bio >



Art in the everyday. While enjoying a cup of our organic Italian roast from my Animal Farm coffee cup, I looked down and...
06/13/2026

Art in the everyday. While enjoying a cup of our organic Italian roast from my Animal Farm coffee cup, I looked down and caught an intense Sierra sunrise slicing through an open window. For a moment, light, shadow, stone, and a splash of blue coffee turned an ordinary scene into an unexpected composition. Beauty often hides in plain sight.



Adventuring down by Markleeville, I was presented with this incredible cloud formation. Gotta love the wild Sierra! ...
06/11/2026

Adventuring down by Markleeville, I was presented with this incredible cloud formation. Gotta love the wild Sierra!




Our Coffee of the Month is here: **Italian Certified Organic Traditional Blend**.Crafted in the Roma espresso-style, Alp...
06/07/2026

Our Coffee of the Month is here: **Italian Certified Organic Traditional Blend**.

Crafted in the Roma espresso-style, Alpen Sierra’s traditional Italian Roast delivers a cup that is bold, bright, rich, and syrupy-sweet. Expect toasty notes of praline, fresh leather, and nuanced dried fruit, balanced by excellent bright acidity and a clean, lingering finish.

This blend was created as part of our triad of European roasting classics — alongside Vienna and French — and reflects our Master Roaster Christian Waskiewicz’s appreciation for tradition. Trained as a classic second-wave coffee roaster, Christian draws from his European upbringing and life experiences to bring these iconic roasting styles into a thoughtful Alpen Sierra interpretation.

While blended with espresso brewing in mind, Italian is not limited to espresso. However you brew it, the resulting cup is full of character, depth, sweetness, and classic roast-driven beauty.

Bold. Bright. Rich. Sweet.

Buy it Here:
https://alpensierracoffee.com/coffee/italian-certified-organic/

Saluti!

Sweet meets savory in the cup. ☕️Our latest article explores “swavory” coffee — a chef-inspired approach to pairing coff...
06/04/2026

Sweet meets savory in the cup. ☕️

Our latest article explores “swavory” coffee — a chef-inspired approach to pairing coffee with ingredients like miso caramel, rosemary, smoked chili, sea salt, and citrus peel.

It’s not about covering up the coffee. It’s about highlighting the body, acidity, roastiness, and unexpected flavor notes already inside the bean.

Read the full article:
https://alpensierracoffee.com/blog-article/exploring-swavory-a-chefs-take-on-coffee/

Last chance to save on our May Coffee of the Month — Guatemala Antigua La Flor del Café. The sale ends TODAY, Sunday, Ma...
05/31/2026

Last chance to save on our May Coffee of the Month — Guatemala Antigua La Flor del Café. The sale ends TODAY, Sunday, May 31st.

This true Antigua coffee is smooth, creamy, and full-bodied with a sweet aroma of vanilla and caramel, bright chocolate notes, and a silky finish.

It’s a classic Guatemala coffee and one of our favorites.

Have you tried it yet? Let us know what you think in the comments — we’d love to hear your tasting notes.

Shop here:
https://alpensierracoffee.com/coffee/guatemala-antigua-la-flor-del-cafe/

05/25/2026

Memorial Day is here — a time to remember, reflect, and appreciate the freedoms we enjoy because of those who served and sacrificed.

Whether your day starts with a quiet cup at sunrise, a drive around the lake, or time gathered with family and friends, we hope it’s filled with gratitude, fresh air, and great coffee.


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05/20/2026

Sunday was World Baking Day and we wanted to tip our hat to those who bake. Its mission is to spread the joy of baking - specifically to those who may not bake or feel they lack the experience. We especially wanted to thank all of the wonderful bakeries that serve our coffee. Support your local bakery. Thank you 🙏




05/14/2026

Guatemala Antigua La Flor del Café — May’s Coffee of the Month 🇬🇹

From one of the world’s most celebrated coffee regions, this true Antigua offering delivers everything we love about Guatemala in one cup. A sweet aroma of vanilla and caramel opens the experience, unfolding into a creamy, full-bodied profile layered with bright chocolate notes and a smooth, silky finish that lingers long after the last sip.

It’s no secret—Guatemala remains our favorite origin. The balance, clarity, and richness are simply unmatched. With meticulous cultivation, heirloom varietals, and precise processing from the renowned La Minita Group, this is coffee at its most refined.

Clean. Classic. Unforgettable.

Get it Here:
https://alpensierracoffee.com/coffee/guatemala-antigua-la-flor-del-cafe/

This image was taken at the Accademia del Caffè Espresso, which is the official museum and coffee education center of La...
04/30/2026

This image was taken at the Accademia del Caffè Espresso, which is the official museum and coffee education center of La Marzocco.

It is located in Fiesole, a town nestled in the hills just outside of Florence, Italy. The building itself is the company's original factory, which was meticulously restored and converted into a cultural hub.


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2222 Park Place #1A
Minden, NV
89423

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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