transparency + sourcing

know your
coffee.

every coffee we buy has a farm, a community, and a price behind it. here's who grows our coffee — and what we pay for it.

our philosophy

why we publish our prices.

since our beginning in 2019, we’ve committed to transparency about where our coffees come from and what we pay for them.

the table below provides a current list of all of our coffees purchased this year, which lists the producer, region, relationship history, lot size (i.e. volume we purchased), cupping score, importer, and pricing metrics. our importer paid the Freight On Board (FOB) price for each coffee. for comparison, the table also shows the current C Market price on the date of purchase (i.e. minimum set price coffee may be sold for (per/lb)). the FOB price does not indicate exactly what the farmer is paid, their payment will be less once the exporter and mills take a percentage.

one initiative in particular we are partnering with (which began in june of 2019) is the Pledge, which compels roasters to be as transparent as possible with where they are sourcing their coffee and more importantly ensuring that fair prices are being paid.

though there are still many imbalances in this system, we are committed to doing our part to promote change by always paying fair prices for our coffee, and continuing to work toward a more equal coffee market for everyone involved.

we also developed the following goals to keep us moving in that direction:

to continue learning the complexities of the coffee market and find ways to address systematic imbalances
to locate and work with producers who share our values of paying sustainable wages to their workers
to promote the producers and co-operatives we work with

the numbers

every coffee, every price.

Finca La Cristalina · Caldas, Colombia

Luis Jose Valdez

La Cristalina is located in Vereda Bajo Español, in the municipality of Chinchina. Its 21 hectares reach between 1460 and 1790 meters above sea level, with 4.1 hectares dedicated to an environmental reserve. The three Valdes family farms—Parana, La Cristalina, and San Pablo—are highly technified properties, with admirable levels of production thanks to their combined total of 421,000 trees, 142,000 of which grow on Finca La Cristalina. Each year portions of the farm are replanted, always keeping in mind biodiversity and the environment.

Coffee is washed and depulped at the ecological mill, where the pulp is placed in a compost treatment to be converted to organic fertilizer for the coffee trees.Coffee cultivation complements a system of regulated shade with tree species, including walnut, red cedar, and guava, which create habitats for many species of birds. Finca La Cristalina plants black cedar, a tree at risk for extinction, from its own nursery in the coffee fields. The forests on the farms are source of natural richness, creating habitats for many birds and animals.Parana is the oldest of the three farms and has been in the family for more than one hundred years, today belonging to the fourth generation. Silvio Valdes was the original owner, and upon his death his property was left to his five children, some of whom sold their portions. But, beginning in 1960, the sold portions were re-purchased and by 1999 the full family legacy had been recuperated.

In 2006, to continue the coffee growing tradition, San Pablo and La Cristalina were added to Parana.Producer Luis Jose Valdes carries on the family tradition with Café Cuatro Generaciones, the umbrella company for the three farms. The name references the four generations of his family that have been involved in coffee production. The post-harvest registration system on the farm permits full traceability of each lot.

partner since 2019

Finca San Isidro · Copán, Honduras

Katia Duke

Katia Duke’s San Isidro farm is located in Copán, Honduras, just 15 minutes from the town of Ruinas de Copán, where her family has grown coffee for generations. Today, Katia produces specialty coffee at 1,300 meters, growing Catuai and Obatá varieties and processing them naturally. After the 2012 leaf rust epidemic devastated much of Honduras’ coffee crop, Katia studied specialty coffee, became a certified barista and roaster, and began experimenting with new farming practices on her family’s land. Despite initially facing resistance as a woman in a traditionally male-dominated industry, she built a strong, respectful team at San Isidro and has grown into a leader both in coffee and in her community. Her work has helped support projects including a local school and nutritional program, demonstrating how coffee can create opportunities and positive change far beyond the farm.

partner since 2019

Finca La Colina · Antigua, Guatemala

Emilio Antonio Medina Garcia

Antonio inherited the farm from his dad, who distributed his farm as smaller plots among all his children. Initially, Tony planted only basic grains like corn and beans. But he also tells that it has always been his dream to have a coffee farm. Slowly but steady, Tony increased the number of trees and the production. After 25 years,Tony concludes that his dream has come true. It taught him that his perseverance has paid off.

partner since 2021

Finca La Nueva Montaña · Fraijanes, Guatemala

Antonio Gonzalez & Eby Aracely Samayoa

Antonio and his wife, Eby Aracely Samayoa, have worked hard to fine-tune their processing practices in order to have the best possible product. Their dedication has helped take their coffee quality to the next level, and the results are in this complex, sweet, delicious cup.

partner since 2022

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