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The box says it all—instant coffee that actually tastes good.
Alpine Start has managed to perfect the art of on-the-go instant coffee that actually tastes good.
Even when I have the time to brew a French press or pour over, sometimes I still choose my Alpine Start. It's just that good.
A smooth, easy-to-drink cup of java.
Just because you’re out with Mother Nature doesn’t mean that you have to forego a quality cup of coffee.
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We get it. You’re skeptical. Try it now and sip for yourself.
Fast, delicious, and just the right amount of perk, Alpine Start Premium Instant Coffee is the perfect cup for the first up.
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Hey, we're Alpine Start.
It started how most companies start, except Matt was sitting on a ledge 500 feet off the ground thinking 'there has got to be a better instant coffee out there.'
So he enlisted a friend and Alpine Start is what they brewed up.
We try not to take ourselves too seriously. But we think good drinks help make great experiences and moments, which is what we're all about here.
Thanks for joining us!
Matt Segal + Mike Crouch
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I love Alpine start on my hikes, but now I love it at home, too! The
Coffee with Benefits makes the best dalgona coffee treat I’ve ever had!
Mmmmm! ~ Jen P.
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I am normally a pour-over or french press coffee preparer.
Along comes Alpine Start... they made a coffee that is just as good as brewed! It has become my coffee choice at home too :) ~ Art S.
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“The main thing I like is it isn’t bitter. This is the first instant coffee I have had that isn’t bitter but still has strong taste . I give you guys a hi 5 stars for overall quality and packaging” ~ Scott R.
Our products are labeled with a Best By date of two years from manufacturing. But just because they're best by a certain date doesn't mean that they're bad after that date. It's instant coffee after all, so you'll see only a minor difference in flavor even years past the date.
We tend to get orders sent out either the day that you order or the next business day after you order. Shipping hasn't been the most reliable thing post-covid but we'd like to think that you'll receive your package within 3-6 business days from when you ordered if everything goes well. If you didn't receive your package, send us an email with your order number and we can look into it.
We try to be honest with ourselves…
Buying anything means you’re consuming resources.
Unlike buying a bottle of water or can of soda, everything we make is packaged in super light containers. Because we want them to taste good and last a long time, they’ve got plastic and metal on them - but the good news is that everything is super light which means you’re spending less money on shipping them and the carbon footprint is wayyyy lower because you're not shipping water and you don't need to keep anything refrigerated or frozen.
We are Climate Neutral certified and constantly looking for ways to get better!
It’s a coffee company, you silly goose.
It’s also a term used in climbing when you get up really early to go climb, either because the climb you’re doing is really long or there are other hazards like ice or rockfall that are more likely to happen in the afternoon.
Guess what goes well with Alpine Starts? Coffee!
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On probably the most epic scooter mission ever, Matt Segal and Will Stanhope rode tandem on a scooter from Boulder to Aspen. Feel free to watch the movie.
We're proud to support positive change for the environment through our 1% for the Planet commitment, Protect Our Winters partnership, and Climate Neutral Certification!
