Kerriston Coffee’s story began not in a quiet café or bustling coffee shop, but on the deck of a Navy ship in the Mediterranean Sea in 1986. During his deployment, Brett Habenicht, co-founder of Kerriston Coffee, made a stop in Trieste, Italy—a port known for its rich coffee culture. It was here that Brett first tasted espresso, a single sip that would change everything.

Curious and captivated, Brett found himself learning from a local barista who took the time to teach him the ins and outs of espresso-making. Little did the barista know, he was planting a seed in Brett that would grow into a lifelong passion. As Brett left Trieste, he knew that when he returned home, he’d bring that love of coffee with him, dreaming of one day opening his own coffee business.

Fast forward nearly 30 years, and Kerriston Coffee is the embodiment of that dream. What started as a fascination with espresso in a faraway port has turned into a thriving coffee roastery in Maple Valley, Washington. Today, Brett pours the same care and dedication into his coffee as that barista did in Trieste. Every bag of Kerriston Coffee reflects the passion, craftsmanship, and commitment to quality that first sparked on that Mediterranean journey.

At Kerriston Coffee, it’s more than just a cup—it’s a story.