Essentials
Our Essential coffees bespeak classic flavors and varietals from around the world. Each coffee is hand-roasted to bring out the best notes and aroma offered by the bean. Place trust in us to bring you the very best coffee to kick-start your day!
El Valle
the bean
El Valle is a distinctive coffee from a hidden gem growing region in Columbia. As such we named this coffee after a hidden gem in Southern Colorado.
Notes
Prune, Orange, Sweet, Full-bodied
roast level
.Full City (dark)
about
Cert's
FT, Organic
process
Fully washed, sun dried
variety
Caturra
altitude
~1800m
soil
Clay & minerals
Epauli
the bean
The island of Java is known for its fertile volcanic soil and climate which are ideal for growing some of the world’s best coffee. This one is no exception; its flavor is bold and unforgettable, much like the Colorado mountain that it’s named after.
Notes
Allspice, Tobacco, Dark Chocolate
roast level
.City (medium)
about
Cert's
Organic, Rainforest
process
Wet hulled, sun dried
variety
Typica
altitude
~1000-1600m
soil
Volcanic
Tater Heap
the bean
Funny name, seriously good coffee! This eccentric coffee has a pleasant herbal note. Can you guess what Colorado landmark inspired the name?
Notes
Herbal, Butterscotch, Brown Sugar, Smooth
roast level
.New England (light)
about
Cert's
Organic
process
Fully washed, sun dried
variety
Bourbon, Typica
altitude
~1300m
soil
Volcanic
Eolus
the bean
Although Bolivia is the smallest producing country in South America, Bolivia geography is uniquely suited for growing quality coffee. This coffee is a hidden gem amongst giants.
Notes
Tangerine, Caramel, Tart
roast level
.American (medium)
about
Cert's
FT, Organic
process
Fully washed, sun dried
variety
Caturra
altitude
~1500m
soil
Loam
Liso
the bean
Liso is Spanish for smooth, a befitting name for this Colombian classic. A Colorado mountain is the inspiration for this roast, can you guess which one?
Notes
Cherry, Sweet, Full-bodied
roast level
.City+ (medium)
about
Cert's
Organic
process
Fully washed, sun dried
variety
Columbia, Caturra
altitude
~1700m
soil
Volcanic Loam
Founder's Pick
Delve into special single-origin coffees from around the world. Our Founder’s Pick coffees are hand-selected for their note-forward characteristics and exotic taste profiles. Founder’s Pick coffee’s are small-lot, organically grown from small producers that match our values. These coffees are seasonal and only available for a limited time.
Tabeguache
the bean
A time capsule, this heirloom coffee tells a story of the origins of coffee. You will not find anything more satisfying.
Notes
Hibiscus, Bright, Sweet
roast level
.American (medium)
about
Cert's
FT, Organic
process
Fully washed, dried
variety
Heirloom, Indigenous
altitude
~2000m
soil
Clay minerals
Blanca
the bean
Not only is this an amazing coffee, this is a shade-grown organic varietal. Its producer is an industry leader in sustainable coffee production and practices.
Notes
Dried Fig, Juicy, Mango, Tart
roast level
.New England (light)
about
Cert's
Organic
process
Fully washed, sun dried
variety
Caturra
altitude
~1300m
soil
Volcanic
Antero
the bean
Sumatra is renowned for producing some of the world’s finest coffee. Grown by small producers in Aceh, this coffee is one of our favorites and won’t disappoint.
Notes
Berry, Juniper, Peat, Complex
roast level
.City (medium)
about
Cert's
FT, Organic
process
Wet hulled, sun dried
variety
Cantimor
altitude
~1350m
soil
Volcanic
FAQ
Through our selection and sample roasting process, we identify the the best roast profile for each individual coffee. At this time none of our coffees have been matched to a very dark roast profile.
Subscriptions are the best way to enjoy our fresh coffee. All of our coffee is available by subscription.
We have not found a decaffeinated coffee that meets our stringent selection criteria and is also certified 100% organic. That said, we aim to please. Drop us a line if you are interested in a decaffeinated coffee.
No, we only roast certified organic coffee.
Unfortunately we are not in any retail stores at this time, but are working on it. You can help us out. If you like our coffee, please do us a favor and mention it to your local grocer.
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