This is a common but tricky question. Many of our coffees are grown using organic methods, but not all are officially certified. Certification rules vary by country, and the process can be too expensive for some farmers. So, while we do work with producers who use organic practices, not all of our coffees are certified organic.

We often get asked the question, “Are all of your coffees Fair Trade?” Some of our coffees carry fair trade certification while others do not. However, all of our coffees are fairly traded, whether they hold a fair-trade certification or not. We believe that coffee growers should receive an honest wage for their labor, but it doesn’t stop there. We are committed to supporting small farmers. Many of the farmers we purchase our coffee from benefit their communities by investing in education, healthcare, clean water, & maintaining their local culture.

Not at the moment. Many people think direct-trade always benefits the producer—we used to think so too. But over time, we’ve learned that the best approach depends on the situation. Some producers do better working with co-ops, so in those cases, we work with importers who support that model. We choose direct trade when producers don’t have access to a strong co-op or need support other systems can’t offer.

This is a great question. Just like other fruits and vegetables that have a particular harvest season, so too does coffee. We receive fresh harvest years each year according to the harvest seasons per country, ensuring we offer the freshest coffee possible.

Yes we do! Please visit our brew guides here to learn more.

It starts with strong relationships with our importers, which we have had a long-standing relationship with. They provide expertise by identifying a selection of coffees that meet our criteria. We inspect the green coffee before each batch we roast. The coffee is then roasted at different roast levels to introduce intentional variation.  The coffee is then carefully sampled, even soliciting feedback from customers then repeated until we find that “sweet spot” for each coffee.

We are dedicated to roasting and serving exceptional coffee. Our mission starts by purchasing coffee that has been sustainably sourced by small farmers and ensuring we pay a living wage for their services. Many coffee-growing communities do not have access to modern necessities, including safe water, basic healthcare, education, and more. We then go “full circle” by partnering with international and locally based organizations each year that will make a positive difference in people’s lives.

The quality of our coffee brings you in and our mission keeps you coming back.