About Us

The Black Pearl Coffee Traders Story

One man’s passion for coffee is what makes Black Pearl Coffee Traders perk. Envisioning incredibly fresh and delightfully flavorful artisan coffee and incorporating his keenness for detail - not to mention his love for a good cup-a-joe; Bill Thimke decided to create Black Pearl Coffee Traders. Selecting the world’s most beautiful gems for his clients as his long-time profession, Bill realized his love for beauty and attention to detail extends into a rather unlikely place - his coffee mug. In his eyes the link between exquisite gems and coffee beans is clear: each small batch of roasted beans displays its own charisma and flavor, just as each gem presents its unique characteristics. The landscape in Peru

Indulging in his passion for coffee, Bill gallivants around the world searching for beans to formulate a perfect blend. Just one taste will make you exclaim “refill!” And maybe sneak a drink out of your neighbor’s cup when she isn’t looking. After diligently exploring growth regions, studying weather patterns and observing farming practices, Bill personally chats with the local growers -getting the latest scoop. But most importantly, he tastes the brews and savors the aromas. Roasting every batch at home, Bill perfects each blend to be as brilliant as a rare gem. By slow-roasting small batches of beans in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Black Pearl Coffee Traders creates gourmet coffee for businesses and you individual java drinkers who appreciate fantastic coffee. We invite you to indulge in this experience. Let the exclusive blends of coffee and unmatched taste of Black Pearl Coffee Traders dance in your mouth – you’ll understand.