How we source our beans

Coffee is a relationship business

Every farm we buy from, we have visited. Not virtually — in person, mud on our boots. It changes everything about how coffee tastes when it lands in your grinder.

What direct trade means to us

• We pay above Fair Trade minimums — usually 1.5–2×
• Prices are agreed before harvest, so farmers can plan
• We buy the same lots year after year when quality holds

The short list

Origin	Farm	Varietal
Ethiopia	Guji, Halo cooperative	Heirloom
Colombia	Huila, Finca La Esperanza	Caturra
Thailand	Chiang Rai, Doi Chang	Catimor

Why it matters in the cup

Stable farming relationships mean consistent lots, and consistent lots mean we can roast lighter and still hit sweetness. You taste the place, not the roast.