Josh Wilbur

Steeped Coffee, a Certified B Corp and Benefit Corporation, has been added to the annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America, for the first time in its first year of eligibility. Out of the 5000 top companies, the disruptive single-serve coffee company is ranked 572 nationally, 88th in California, and 18th on the list for all of Food and Beverage, after experiencing a three-year revenue growth of 1,107%. Steeped Coffee may have been… Show more

Steeped Coffee, a Certified B Corp and Benefit Corporation, has been added to the annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America, for the first time in its first year of eligibility. Out of the 5000 top companies, the disruptive single-serve coffee company is ranked 572 nationally, 88th in California, and 18th on the list for all of Food and Beverage, after experiencing a three-year revenue growth of 1,107%. Steeped Coffee may have been some coffee lovers' best-kept secret, but as an impact-driven company using business for change, Steeped Coffee now joins companies like Patagonia, Chobani, and Under Armour who have also gained national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000 list. Show less

Steeped Coffee, a Certified B Corp, was honored as the 2021 NEXTY Awards Winner for ‘Best New Product’. Announced at the annual Natural Products Expo East in Philadelphia, Steeped was recognized as the ‘Best New Tea or Coffee’ signaling a changing of the guard in the single-serve coffee space. Steeped has also partnered with over 300+ top roasters across the country to deliver the only fully compostable and freshly brewed coffee method available with no equipment required.

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Steeped Coffee, a Certified B Corp, was honored as the 2021 NEXTY Awards Winner for ‘Best New Product’. Announced at the annual Natural Products Expo East in Philadelphia, Steeped was recognized as the ‘Best New Tea or Coffee’ signaling a changing of the guard in the single-serve coffee space. Steeped has also partnered with over 300+ top roasters across the country to deliver the only fully compostable and freshly brewed coffee method available with no equipment required.

Brewed similar to tea, these ethically sourced certified compostable Steeped Packs serve up convenient specialty coffee. Steeped Coffee is quickly becoming the premier standard in single-serve coffee. The Expo East NEXTY Awards this year had over 700 category entries, where highlighted brands are recognized as the pinnacle of excellence in the natural products industry.

“To rise above hundreds of other nominations is an incredible feat. The winners of our NEXTY Awards inspire change and integrity in everything from ingredients to packaging,” says Adrienne Smith, NEXTY Awards, New Hope Network.

The NEXTY Awards recognize the most progressive, innovative, inspiring, and trustworthy brands. Finalists are chosen based on innovation, inspiration, integrity, and impact. The Natural Products Expo East is the industry’s largest event on the east coast, featuring over 1,500 brands showcasing the latest innovations shaping the future of organic and natural food and beverage.

Steeped received the coveted NEXTY Award for its French Roast Fair Trade Organic Breakwater Blend. The company’s signature blend is made from 100% specialty grade coffee that is ethically sourced, with Fair Trade and USDA Organic Certifications, from the Tolima region of Columbia. Each Steeped Pack contains craft-roasted, freshly ground pre-portioned coffee that is triple nitro-sealed to guarantee each perfect cup. Show less

Steeped Coffee, a Certified B Corp, quickly becoming the new standard in single-serve coffee, has been awarded On Trend® BEST OF SHOW at the 2021 KeHE Summer Show. Steeped took top honors across all categories at this year’s 2021 virtual trade show featuring more than 550 providers of fresh, specialty, natural, and organic products.

“We’re looking for brands that are purpose-driven, have high-quality ingredients, are innovative in their category, represent a future trend, have a unique… Show more

Steeped Coffee, a Certified B Corp, quickly becoming the new standard in single-serve coffee, has been awarded On Trend® BEST OF SHOW at the 2021 KeHE Summer Show. Steeped took top honors across all categories at this year’s 2021 virtual trade show featuring more than 550 providers of fresh, specialty, natural, and organic products.

“We’re looking for brands that are purpose-driven, have high-quality ingredients, are innovative in their category, represent a future trend, have a unique taste profile, and will appeal to consumers at the shelf,” Rachelle Radcliffe, KeHE’s Director of Brand Development.

The annual KeHE Summer Show is a hub for innovation, connection, and discovery and is recognized as one of the top 25 fastest-growing shows by Trade Show News Network. KeHE, also a Certified B Corp, brings together the distribution of more than 30,000 natural food stores, chain and independent grocery stores, retailers, and industry leaders, highlighting thousands of the top natural and organic, fresh, and specialty products on the market today. Show less

MEASURING IMPACT: Accountability and measuring impact are at the forefront of our activities. We are currently tracking and reporting through our B Corp Certification, which is monitored by the third-party non-profit B Lab. Putting action beyond words, Steeped is proud to be part of a community of leaders, driving a global movement of people using the power of business to solve social and environmental problems. Certified B Corporations are businesses that meet the highest standards of verified… Show more

MEASURING IMPACT: Accountability and measuring impact are at the forefront of our activities. We are currently tracking and reporting through our B Corp Certification, which is monitored by the third-party non-profit B Lab. Putting action beyond words, Steeped is proud to be part of a community of leaders, driving a global movement of people using the power of business to solve social and environmental problems. Certified B Corporations are businesses that meet the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, legal accountability, and bold company policies, to balance profit and purpose. Show less

Steeped Coffee won the prestigious award for Best New Product at the Coffee Expo in Packaging from the Specialty Coffee Association. Steeped is proud to bring both innovation and sustainability to the single-serve coffee space.

Now in its ninth year, the NEXTies, presented by Event Santa Cruz, honors some of the area’s best and brightest. Out of 1,700 nominations this year, the NEXTies honors Steeped Coffee as the 2018 Innovative Business of the Year for its single-use coffee in a biodegradable Steeped Bag, much like tea. While it may sound simple, it actually took Wilbur years to develop the new Steeped Brewing Method. The packaging is all sustainable and the coffee is ethically sourced—providing the purest and most… Show more

Now in its ninth year, the NEXTies, presented by Event Santa Cruz, honors some of the area’s best and brightest. Out of 1,700 nominations this year, the NEXTies honors Steeped Coffee as the 2018 Innovative Business of the Year for its single-use coffee in a biodegradable Steeped Bag, much like tea. While it may sound simple, it actually took Wilbur years to develop the new Steeped Brewing Method. The packaging is all sustainable and the coffee is ethically sourced—providing the purest and most quality way of getting that delicious cup. Show less

DOUBLE BOTTOM LINE: As a Benefit Corporation, Steeped has enhanced our legal structure to match our values. We operate as a for-profit C Corp, but have updated our articles of incorporation with a statement of purpose. This subtle improvement allows us to legally focus on purpose as well as our profits—expanding the measurement of success from a single to a double bottom line company.