Paper Frog Coffee is a Connecticut-based micro roaster where art meets specialty coffee. Founded by two nerdy friends with a shared love of design and great coffee, we approach roasting as both craft and creative expression. Our coffees come from small farms and micro lots — each one a rare find with its own story. We name our coffees after animals as a nod to curiosity and play, but our focus is always on quality, transparency, and respect for the people behind every crop.

Our Pillars

  • Our eco-conscious roasting practices prioritize both great flavor and the environment. It’s coffee that’s good for your taste buds and the planet.

  • We believe coffee farmers deserve more than just a fair wage. By paying premium prices, we’re helping communities thrive and creating a better future for the coffee market.

  • We look for coffees that teach us something — how soil, altitude, and roast can all shape a cup in their own unique way.

Meet the Nerds

Get to know the passionate people behind our coffee
Mike O'rourke

Mike O'rourke

Co-Founder
Elizabeth Heller

Elizabeth Heller

Co-Founder
Don Peronace

Don Peronace

Marketing