great purpose, better coffee

Welcome to Stella Blue coffee

the stella blue story

My name is Dan Katz (Barstool Big Cat), and I love coffee. A lot. What started as a passion quickly became a lifeline—especially after becoming a father of three. I was drinking so much coffee that I figured, why not create something I truly love? A blend that stands on its own, just as great coffee should. Crafted from 100% Arabica, Rainforest Alliance Certified beans, I personally selected every roast to deliver unrivaled taste—smooth, bold, and made for those who love coffee as much as I do.

But Stella Blue is more than just great coffee—it’s about giving back. I named the brand after my rescue dog, Stella, who has been by my side through everything. She came from PAWS Chicago, and she inspired our mission: to help more dogs find their forever homes. Every purchase supports animal rescue organizations, so when you drink Stella Blue, you're not just fueling your day—you’re saving a dog’s life.

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Brewing a Better Future

At Stella Blue Coffee, we proudly support PAWS Chicago, one of the nation’s leading no-kill animal shelters. Through our partnership, we help provide lifesaving care, shelter, and adoption services to pets in need, giving them a second chance at a loving home. A portion of every purchase goes toward helping homeless animals, inspired by Big Cat’s own rescue dog, Stella. Our commitment doesn’t stop there—we actively support adoption events, fundraising initiatives, and pet welfare programs to make a real impact.

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with your help, we've raised over

to support homeless pets

That means forever homes for more than 1,000 lucky animals. Your support fuels more than just great coffee; it helps provide lifesaving care, shelter, and second chances to pets in need. We’re incredibly grateful for this community and can’t wait to continue making a difference in the lives of even more homeless pets. Every sip of Stella Blue Coffee brings us one step closer to a world where every animal has a loving home

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beans we believe in

fresh 100% arabica beans

We source our 100% Arabica, Rainforest Alliance Certified coffee beans ethically and sustainably from Colombia, Honduras, and Guatemala - some of the richest coffee geographies in the world.

sustainably & ethically sourced

We are deeply committed to sustainability, both in the environmental impact and relationship with farmers. We proudly support over 4 million farmers and workers globally.

rainforest alliance certified

Certified farms nourish the land, use fewer pesticides, fight climate change, treat workers fairly, while meeting a range of other requirements expertly designed to create a better world.

Friends of Stella

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"The Best!”

Been buying Stella Blue since the initial launch. I'm an iced girlie, so medium cold brew is my go-to, but I have tried the whole beans and ground coffee as well and have no complaints. Fast shipping too!

krista

Chicago, IL

“excellent”

Absolutely love Stella Blue! Repeat customer and will definitely keep referring people to the company because it’s a great company

desiree

Banks, OR

“highly recommend”

Stella Blue is my new favorite online spot to shop for coffee. The limited time blends and samplers make every purchase exciting while we can always stock up on our favorites. The giveaways and golden mug opportunities are always fun, too! Positive Vibes only!

jenna

Canonsburg, PA

“fantastic”

It’s easy to use. They remind me ahead of time when a subscription is about to be processed so I can get and see if I need to add anything or skip a week. Good job Stella!

travis

Corvallis, OR

“Love Big Cat. Great Coffee.”

Can verify this coffee is great. Well done.

Mike

Boston, MA

“Fantastic!”

Stella Blue is the best thing to ever happen to me (father of 2)

nick

The United States

“Highly recommended!”

Easy to find what I need and great products. Also I love dogs, unlike Max. So happy to support and get a tremendous product. Go Birds!

sean

Philadelphia, PA

“Fantastic!”

Everything was amazing!!! Love Paws Chicago and Coffee.

allison

Fayetteville, AR

about dan “big cat” katz

Dan "Big Cat" Katz, also known as Barstool Big Cat, started working at Barstool in 2012. Through relentless blogging and podcasting, Dan, along with the other original members of the company, helped grow Barstool Sports under Dave Portnoy to the point where it was purchased, and moved to New York City in 2016. Dan returned to Chicago to lead the Barstool Chicago office in 2023. Dan's influence has been all over Barstool Sports for the past decade, most notably as the co-host of the number 1 sports podcast, Pardon My Take with PFT Commenter.