Dark Arts Coffee is a veteran-owned coffee company forged in the spirit of Special Forces. Founded by Jay Dorleus, a retired U.S. Army Green Beret and former Combat Engineer, Dark Arts Coffee isn’t just about a good cup—it’s about telling the stories behind it.
Our mission is simple: to find the best coffee from the regions where America’s Green Berets have served, fought, and sacrificed. From the mountains of Columbia to the markets of Jordan, we’ve walked those streets—and now we bring their flavor to your table.
Jay spent five years in the conventional Army as a 12B Combat Engineer, with two combat tours to Iraq, before earning his Green Beret and joining 3rd Special Forces Group. Over a 20-year career, he operated in Afghanistan, Tajikistan, and Jordan, led teams, taught the next generation of operators, and eventually retired as a First Sergeant.
Dark Arts Coffee is more than a brand—it’s a tribute to the brotherhood, the blood, and the bonds forged in places most will never see. Every bag we sell is a piece of that story, roasted with intention and brewed with purpose.