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 quality 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.

09/18/2026

Ahhh, I love this time of year. Don’t forget to pick up a bag of of Autumn Equinox. It’s on sale and perfect for a pour-over stream side. See you in the backcountry!





09/08/2026

Hats off to all those who help the world go-round. Safe travels as you explore this beautiful world.



Great coffee starts with getting the basics right—and coffee-to-water ratio is one of the biggest.Too much coffee can ov...
09/02/2026

Great coffee starts with getting the basics right—and coffee-to-water ratio is one of the biggest.

Too much coffee can overpower the cup. Too little can leave it tasting thin. Finding the right balance gives you a better brew and, just as importantly, a way to repeat it.

Our latest article breaks down coffee-to-water ratios for pour-over, drip, French press, AeroPress, cold brew, espresso, and more—plus why we often start around 1:16 to 1:17.

Measure. Brew. Taste. Adjust.

Read the full article on our blog — https://alpensierracoffee.com/blog-article/coffee-to-water-ratio/

08/25/2026

Get out and explore today.



Direct relationships make better coffee possible. ☕🌱Our Direct Trade Relationship Coffee model connects us more closely ...
08/18/2026

Direct relationships make better coffee possible. ☕🌱

Our Direct Trade Relationship Coffee model connects us more closely with the farmers behind the cup—supporting fair compensation, greater traceability, and exceptional quality from harvest to roast. Our first DTRC microlot comes from the Samoya family of Café L’Etranger in El Salvador, featuring a beautifully complex Yellow Icatu with notes of fruit, hazelnut, cocoa, and rose.

Discover the story behind the coffee > https://alpensierracoffee.com/blog-article/direct-trade-relationship-coffee/










08/14/2026

Now that the power is back on, we thought we should announce that our beloved Cold Brew dark roast coffee can now be purchased online! It’s a wonderful cold extract from our signature blend, Alpenglow.

Visit our link in Bio to purchase >




08/10/2026

Coffee tastes better when the road gets a little rough. ☕️🏔️

Our latest article, The Travelling Barista, is all about bringing your coffee ritual with you — from cabin mornings and trailheads to mountain roads like this one.

A few fresh beans, a simple brewer, clean water, and a favorite mug can turn any stop into a moment worth slowing down for.

Read the full article on the Alpen Sierra Coffee blog:
https://alpensierracoffee.com/blog-article/the-travelling-barista-portable-coffee-rituals-for-outdoor-adventures/

Featured Coffee: Rwanda Dukunde Kawa 🇷🇼Vibrant, complex, and deeply rooted in community. Our Coffee of the Month deliver...
08/04/2026

Featured Coffee: Rwanda Dukunde Kawa 🇷🇼

Vibrant, complex, and deeply rooted in community. Our Coffee of the Month delivers incredible notes of chocolate, lime, and lemongrass.

Washed • Organic • Fair Trade Certified

Dukunde Kawa is a well-known producer group in Rwanda, as much for exceptionally bright and memorable coffees as for its exceptional business structure: the cooperative carries multiple certifications for its various washing stations, including Fair Trade, Organic, Rainforest Alliance, and UTZ, and more than 80% of its workforce is women. The organization is located in the Northern province, which, despite its proximity to Kigali, tends to be less well known in specialty coffee than the west and south. Since first organizing in 2000 with a single wet mill, years before the majority of washing stations in Rwanda even existed, Dukunde Kawa has received sustainability awards from the SCA and placed in the top positions in Rwanda’s Cup of Excellence competition. Today the cooperative has over 2,000 farmer members and multiple washing stations in the Gakenke District north of Kigali. Mbilima is one of these stations.

Tap the link below to order yours or grab a bag in-store today!
https://alpensierracoffee.com/coffee/organic-fair-trade-certified-rwanda-dukunde-kawa/

Sparkling Coffee: a refreshing trend for these hot Tahoe days! Enjoy a crisp, refreshing combination of coffee, carbonat...
07/27/2026

Sparkling Coffee: a refreshing trend for these hot Tahoe days! Enjoy a crisp, refreshing combination of coffee, carbonation, and simple flavor accents.

Read about it on our blog. Link in Bio >



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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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