Curation & Provenance

Every harvest has an origin story

We partner directly with smallholder farmers across volcanic micro-climates. By honoring regional terroir through intentional, slow light-roasting, we reveal the delicate floral notes, crisp acidity, and layered sweetness intrinsic to each harvest.

Altitude range

1,800m+ MASL

High-elevation dense cherry development

Direct trade

+40% premium

Paid directly above fair trade baseline

Soil & climate

Volcanic shade-grown

Preserving natural forest biodiversity

Traceability

100% micro-lot

Full transparency from tree to cup

Highland coffee producer inspecting fresh coffee cherries in morning mist
Harvest Lot #084Yirgacheffe, Gedeo Zone
Direct Trade

Agricultural Provenance

Single-origin beans of singular character

Trace each cup back to high-altitude family lots, harvested at peak ripeness and light-roasted in our roastery.

Ethical Pillars

Honest coffee, rooted in direct partnership

Every lot we roast is traced back to single producers, paid above fair-market rates, and grown under sustainable forest canopy.

Direct Trade

Farm gate transparency

Direct agreements that guarantee fair wages and community stability.

We bypass commodity brokers to contract directly with smallholder farming families, paying a minimum 45% premium above Fair Trade baselines.

Price Floor+45% Fair Trade
TraceabilitySingle Estate
PartnershipMulti-year contracts
Regenerative

Organic cultivation

Biodiverse, shade-grown lots that protect native forest canopy.

Our partner farms cultivate heirloom Arabica varieties beneath native shade trees, naturally preserving migratory bird habitats and organic soil biology.

Canopy100% Shade-grown
CultivationZero synthetics
Elevation1,600 – 2,200m
Nordic Profile

Seasonal micro-roasting

Gentle heat curves developed to highlight terroir and natural sweetness.

We roast on a vintage cast-iron drum roaster in 8-kilogram batches, tailoring every thermal curve to reveal delicate florals and bright fruit acidity.

Batch Size8 kg maximum
Roast StyleScandinavian light
FreshnessRoasted to order

Verified harvest accountability

Read our annual transparent trade report to see exact FOB pricing and farmer payout records.