Veteran-owned · Small-batch · Tennessee

The cup you'll remember tomorrow morning.

The Missing Cup is a bright, smooth light and medium roast with notes of milk chocolate, roasted almond and apricot — the coffee hundreds of people have lined up for at Tennessee markets. Now you can brew it at home.

Shop 12 oz bags See the 2-bag bundle

Hundreds of cups poured at outdoor markets across Tennessee.

The Missing Cup's pouch with a clear coffee window and black-and-gold script label beside a fresh cup of coffee

"Never forgotten roast."

— Rosa Dondorfer, owner

Hundreds

of cups poured at outdoor vendor events

~300

cups served at a typical market day

Veteran-owned

a Tennessee small business

Tennessee

local roots, shipping details below

Why it's called The Missing Cup

You tried it once at a market. Then you went home and couldn't find anything like it.

Grocery-store coffee often tastes burnt or flat. Good coffee shouldn't depend on catching us at the next outdoor event. This page makes it simple to keep a bag on your counter — so the cup you liked isn't missing anymore.

Shop the roast

Two simple ways to order.

Light or medium roast. Coarse grind for drip or espresso grind. Decaf available.

Single 12 oz Bag

Whole bean or ground

$20.00

+ $6.99 shipping

—One 12 oz bag, light or medium roast
—Whole bean, or ground for your brewer
—Coarse grind for drip, or espresso grind
—South American decaf available

Order a bag

Best value

2-Bag Bundle

Mix whole bean & ground

$36.00

+ $12.00 shipping

—Two 12 oz bags, light or medium roast
—Mix and match roasts and grinds
—Keep one, gift one — or stock up

Order the bundle

The difference

Why people come back for a second cup.

Tested in line, not in a lab

This roast earned its following one cup at a time, at outdoor markets where people decide fast whether they'll come back.

High-grown beans

Grown in the mountains of South America and Asia at 3,900–6,500 feet for a light body and bright acidity.

Your grind, your way

Coarse grind for drip machines, or a fine espresso grind. Decaf from South America, too.

A wooden board holding a heart of roasted coffee beans, a heart of unroasted green beans, a printed photo of ripe coffee cherries and a cup of brewed coffee

1,200 m

3,937 ft. and higher

About the beans

Strictly Hard Beans, grown where it takes its time.

We source strictly hard beans. They grow at altitudes of 1,200 meters (3,937 ft.) above sea level or higher.

When coffee cherries grow at high altitudes, they tend to mature more slowly. This allows the fruit to take in more nutrients, resulting in denser, sweeter green coffee beans that are considered higher quality.

High altitude

Our beans grow at 1,200 meters (3,937 ft.) above sea level or higher.

Slower ripening

When coffee cherries grow at high altitudes, they tend to mature more slowly.

Denser, sweeter beans

That extra time lets the fruit take in more nutrients — denser, sweeter green beans, considered higher quality.

The Missing Cup coffee bar: a drip coffee maker, an espresso machine, a bean grinder, stacked cups and a black sign reading The Missing Cup Coffee Bar

Meet the owner

Hi, I'm Rosa.

"I remember as a girl, we would go to grandma's house in the winter. She would fix us a cup of coffee (tiny amount) and fill the cup up with warm milk to keep us warm. That memory made me fall in love with coffee. I want you to have the same experience."

I started The Missing Cup with a simple goal: pour a cup people actually remember. You've probably met me at an outdoor market in Tennessee, handing over a hot cup and hearing, "Where can I buy this?"

This is the answer. Same roast, same care — now in 12 oz bags you can take home.

— Rosa Dondorfer

How it works

From our roast to your counter.

Choose your order

A single 12 oz bag, or the 2-bag bundle.

Pick roast and grind

Light or medium roast; coarse for drip or espresso grind; decaf available.

Brew & enjoy

We confirm your order and get your coffee to you.

Made for you if

Made for people who love a cup with character.

You like a bright, smooth cup that's never bitter
You tried our coffee at a market and want it at home
You'd rather support a Tennessee small business than a big chain
You want it ground right for your drip machine or espresso
You're looking for a thoughtful gift for a coffee lover
You go through a bag a week and want a reliable favorite

From the market line

What customers say.

★★★★★

“I absolutely love this coffee. It's not too strong or bitter. It really is, in my opinion, the best tasting coffee that I have tried in a while.”

— Jan G.

Questions

Good to know.

What does it taste like?+

Milk chocolate, roasted almonds and apricot. The body is light and the acidity is bright. Beans are grown in the mountains of South America and Asia at 3,900–6,500 feet.

Which roasts and grinds do you offer?+

Light and medium roast. Coarse grind for drip machines, or espresso grind.

Do you have decaf?+

Yes — a South American decaf.

How big is a bag?+

Each bag is 12 oz. The bundle includes two 12 oz bags.

What does shipping cost?+

Shipping is a flat $6.99 for a single 12 oz bag and $12.00 for the 2-bag bundle. That is $26.99 delivered for one bag and $48.00 delivered for the bundle.

How much coffee should I use per cup?+

The recommended amount of ground coffee per 6 oz. cup is 1 oz. or 2 tablespoons. Tweak to your desired taste.

How long does order processing take?+

Processing time from the time of placing your order is 3–5 days.

Do you ship, or is it local pickup?+

Both. Choose shipping or local pickup in your order form. Local pickup in Henderson, TN has no shipping charge: $20.00 for one bag or $36.00 for the 2-bag bundle. Rosa will confirm pickup arrangements.

Can I mix roasts or grinds in the bundle?+

Yes — just tell us which you'd like for each bag in your order message.

What if there's a problem with my order?+

If there are any issues with your order before or after shipment, just reach out to Rosa at themissingcup2023@gmail.com. You can expect a 24–48 hour response turnaround.

Where can I find you in person?+

We pour at outdoor markets and vendor events around Tennessee. Reach out and we'll share upcoming dates or follow me on Facebook for updates at https://www.facebook.com/rosa.hensley.3

Order or ask a question

Don't let it go missing again.

Tell us what you'd like — a single bag or the bundle, bean or ground — and Rosa will get back to you to confirm your order.

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