The Sannes (Sandnes) Family history

Johan Ludvig Theodore Andreasen was born into a family of fishermen on the Sandnes Farm in Gratangen, Troms, Norway, June 18th, 1871. In 1895, at the age of 23 Johan immigrated to America and took the last name of Sandnes. Johan settled in NW Minnesota where he met his wife Clara Thopson, and the name was changed to Sannes somewhere along the way. Johan passed away in 1965 at the age of 94 years, 9 months, and 27 days.

1 Pound Bags

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5 Pound Whole Beans

Sannes Coffee Co.’s 5 lb bags are made for homes, offices, churches, and cafés that go through a lot of coffee and want their favorite blends on hand in a big, cost‑effective format. These larger bags deliver the same small‑batch quality and cozy, Norwegian‑inspired character as the smaller sizes, just in a format that keeps the coffee bar stocked and ready.

Special Collection

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Sannes (Sandnes) Family Farm, Troms Norway