lightning creek coffee co.

Coffee for early mornings, long days, and getting out there.

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The Cropper family planted its roots in Sandpoint, Idaho in the mid-70s—working hard, raising a family, and chasing opportunity. I grew up with the smell of coffee in the kitchen and that green Stanley thermos riding shotgun on the bench seat of my dad’s truck. My parents taught us the value of work and the reward of adventure—chasing sunlight on the trail, wading cold creeks, and carving first tracks through fresh powder. This coffee is for those who put in the work and play just as hard. Every cup is a nod to grit, guts, and getting out there.

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First Crack
First Crack
$16.00
Back Cast Blend
Back Cast Blend
$15.50
Full Send Espresso Blend
Full Send Espresso Blend
$16.50

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I started roasting 10 years ago with a homemade roaster, a lot of trial and error, and a goal to make good coffee. It’s been fun seeing a hobby grow into something I can share with friends and this community. Thanks @jshine42 for the kind note
I started roasting 10 years ago with a homemade roaster, a lot of trial and error, and a goal to make good coffee. It’s been fun seeing a hobby grow into something I can share with friends and this community. Thanks @jshine42 for the kind note. I appreciate everyone who’s been supporting Lightning Creek Coffee Co. early on. Means a lot! #lightningcreekcoffeeco #sandpointidaho #bialetti #community #drinklocalcoffee
Thankful for kind messages like this when come through! That’s the goal right there. Good coffee that stands on its own. Appreciate everyone who’s been supporting this thing early on and taking a chance on a small local roaster. Thanks
Thankful for kind messages like this when come through! That’s the goal right there. Good coffee that stands on its own. Appreciate everyone who’s been supporting this thing early on and taking a chance on a small local roaster. Thanks @brockwahlin -Nate #lightningcreekcoffeeco #drinkgoodcoffee #drinklocalcoffee #fullsendespresso #sandpointidaho
Back Cast Blend is bagged and ready to go! Dark roast (think Italian roast)with a heavy body, bitter chocolate notes, and just enough tobacco on the finish to remind you this one was meant to be bold. Good by itself, or cut with some cream. We hope
Back Cast Blend is bagged and ready to go! Dark roast (think Italian roast)with a heavy body, bitter chocolate notes, and just enough tobacco on the finish to remind you this one was meant to be bold. Good by itself, or cut with some cream. We hope you enjoy it! #lightningcreekcoffeeco #flyfishing #darkroast #drinkgoodcoffee #sandpointidaho
We’re excited to introduce the inspiration of our dark roast: Back Cast Blend. In fly fishing, a good back cast takes patience more than power. Timing. Feel. Repetition. Too early and everything falls apart. Wait too long and you lose it. You
We’re excited to introduce the inspiration of our dark roast: Back Cast Blend. In fly fishing, a good back cast takes patience more than power. Timing. Feel. Repetition. Too early and everything falls apart. Wait too long and you lose it. You spend hours learning to perfect that cast… loading the rod, feeling the line straighten behind you, and laying the fly down exactly where it needs to be, all in hopes of landing that fish. With this dark roast, we push well into second crack to create the bold profile you want on cold mornings by the campfire before you pull on your waders. A cup with a heavy body, notes of bitter chocolate, and a hint of tobacco. Coming soon! #lightningcreekcoffeco #dryfly #sandpoint #darkroast #drinklocalcoffee
Introducing our Full Send Espresso Blend. This one’s heavier and darker than First Crack, thanks to the dark roasted Sumatran. The coffee is full-bodied with dark chocolate and molasses notes. Open the bag and you’ll find 3 different ro
Introducing our Full Send Espresso Blend. This one’s heavier and darker than First Crack, thanks to the dark roasted Sumatran. The coffee is full-bodied with dark chocolate and molasses notes. Open the bag and you’ll find 3 different roast levels in the beans. Stop by and grab some today at @cropperandcobarber or online! Roasted fresh in Sandpoint, Idaho. #lightningcreekcoffeeco #espresso #freshroastedcoffee #fullsendespressoblend #sandpoint
Meet the Croppers, the crew behind Lightning Creek Coffee Co. We love bikes, lake days, mountain mornings, and obviously coffee… well, at least two of the seven of us do. The Cropper family planted its roots in Sandpoint, Idaho in the mid-70
Meet the Croppers, the crew behind Lightning Creek Coffee Co. We love bikes, lake days, mountain mornings, and obviously coffee… well, at least two of the seven of us do. The Cropper family planted its roots in Sandpoint, Idaho in the mid-70s, working hard, raising a family, and chasing opportunity. I grew up with the smell of coffee in the kitchen and that green Stanley thermos riding shotgun on the bench seat of my dad’s truck. My parents taught us the value of hard work and the reward of adventure – chasing sunlight on the trail, wading cold creeks, and carving first tracks through fresh powder. This coffee is for those who put in the work and play just as hard. Every cup is a nod to grit, guts, and getting out there. #lightningcreekcoffeeco #familybusiness #sandpoint #drinkgoodcoffee
First Crack Blend is officially out! Woke up early to cup this. Mexico + Guatemala. Bright finish, a little brown sugar sweetness. Roasted in Sandpoint, Idaho. #lightningcreekcoffeeco #firstcrack #sandpointidaho #smallbatchcoffee
First Crack Blend is officially out! Woke up early to cup this. Mexico + Guatemala. Bright finish, a little brown sugar sweetness. Roasted in Sandpoint, Idaho. #lightningcreekcoffeeco #firstcrack #sandpointidaho #smallbatchcoffee
First production run of First Crack last night. Had a lightning storm rolling through while I was roasting. It felt pretty fitting for the first real batch under the Lightning Creek name. Can’t wait to share this with you! #lightningcreekcof
First production run of First Crack last night. Had a lightning storm rolling through while I was roasting. It felt pretty fitting for the first real batch under the Lightning Creek name. Can’t wait to share this with you! #lightningcreekcoffeeco #firstcrack #freshroastedcoffee #smallbatchroasted #sandpoint
Website is live! You can finally grab a bag without chasing me down in a parking lot or after a ride. Small batch, roasted how I like it, shipped straight to you! #lightningcreekcoffeeco #drinkgoodcoffee #smallbatchroasted #sandpoint #freshroast
Website is live! You can finally grab a bag without chasing me down in a parking lot or after a ride. Small batch, roasted how I like it, shipped straight to you! #lightningcreekcoffeeco #drinkgoodcoffee #smallbatchroasted #sandpoint #freshroast
Dialing this one in. Been playing with roast time and blend ratios on this one. Roasting just past first crack. Landed here. Clean, a little sweet, just enough bite to keep it interesting. First Crack Blend. #lightningcreekcoffeeco #firstcrack #sm
Dialing this one in. Been playing with roast time and blend ratios on this one. Roasting just past first crack. Landed here. Clean, a little sweet, just enough bite to keep it interesting. First Crack Blend. #lightningcreekcoffeeco #firstcrack #smallbatchroasted #drinkgoodcoffee #sandpoint
I started roasting 10 years ago with a homemade roaster, a lot of trial and error, and a goal to make good coffee. It’s been fun seeing a hobby grow into something I can share with friends and this community. Thanks @jshine42 for the kind note Thankful for kind messages like this when come through! That’s the goal right there. Good coffee that stands on its own. Appreciate everyone who’s been supporting this thing early on and taking a chance on a small local roaster. Thanks Back Cast Blend is bagged and ready to go! Dark roast (think Italian roast)with a heavy body, bitter chocolate notes, and just enough tobacco on the finish to remind you this one was meant to be bold. Good by itself, or cut with some cream. We hope We’re excited to introduce the inspiration of our dark roast: Back Cast Blend. In fly fishing, a good back cast takes patience more than power. Timing. Feel. Repetition. Too early and everything falls apart. Wait too long and you lose it. You Introducing our Full Send Espresso Blend. This one’s heavier and darker than First Crack, thanks to the dark roasted Sumatran. The coffee is full-bodied with dark chocolate and molasses notes. Open the bag and you’ll find 3 different ro Meet the Croppers, the crew behind Lightning Creek Coffee Co. We love bikes, lake days, mountain mornings, and obviously coffee… well, at least two of the seven of us do. The Cropper family planted its roots in Sandpoint, Idaho in the mid-70 First Crack Blend is officially out! Woke up early to cup this. Mexico + Guatemala. Bright finish, a little brown sugar sweetness. Roasted in Sandpoint, Idaho. #lightningcreekcoffeeco #firstcrack #sandpointidaho #smallbatchcoffee First production run of First Crack last night. Had a lightning storm rolling through while I was roasting. It felt pretty fitting for the first real batch under the Lightning Creek name. Can’t wait to share this with you! #lightningcreekcof Website is live! You can finally grab a bag without chasing me down in a parking lot or after a ride. Small batch, roasted how I like it, shipped straight to you! #lightningcreekcoffeeco #drinkgoodcoffee #smallbatchroasted #sandpoint #freshroast Dialing this one in. Been playing with roast time and blend ratios on this one. Roasting just past first crack. Landed here. Clean, a little sweet, just enough bite to keep it interesting. First Crack Blend. #lightningcreekcoffeeco #firstcrack #sm