Grown & harvested
On certified organic farms across Latin America, by producers we buy from directly.
Where Mayorga began
The Napkin
Nearly 30 years ago, Martin Mayorga sat down with a family friend and coffee farmer in Nicaragua who was ready to walk away from coffee. A conversation and a sketch on a napkin that day would become the beginning of Mayorga.
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Where it starts
The Other Side of Coffee
Born in Guatemala, Martin grew up in Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Peru before moving to the U.S. with his family. Living between these places exposed him to two different sides of the products people consume every day.
When he returned to Nicaragua at 18, that contrast became especially clear through coffee. Coffee was romanticized as something exotic and special in the U.S., while the communities growing it faced poverty and a lack of opportunity.
The Turning Point
The Conversation That Changed Everything
While in Nicaragua, Martin reconnected with an old friend of his father's who he'd grown up calling his uncle. Despite having a large, productive coffee farm, he wasn't making enough money to keep it.
Martin couldn't understand why, so his uncle drew the coffee supply chain on a napkin, showing exactly what stood between his farm and the people buying his coffee.
The Problem
Without direct access to buyers, producers lose more of their potential profit with every additional step in the supply chain.
A Different Possibility
Martin saw a more direct way: connect producers with buyers, reduce unnecessary layers, and help more of the coffee's value stay with the people growing it.
Accidentally Building a Coffee Company
Martin Mayorga“I got into this to help a family member, to learn, to make a difference in Latin America, and to represent the culture and the communities. I never thought, ‘I’m going to get into the coffee business.’
If I wanted to make an impact, I knew I had to understand the product and the supply chain behind it.”
Our Principles
What We Stand For
As Mayorga grew, so did the commitment to doing coffee differently. Today, these principles guide the coffee we source, the way it's grown and roasted, and the company we continue to build.
Transparency
Know where your coffee comes from and the standards behind every roast.
Always Organic & Regenerative
Certified organic coffee grown with practices that support healthier soil and more resilient farms.
Independent by Design
No outside investors means the freedom to stay true to our values and prioritize long-term impact over short-term profits.
Rooted in Latin America
Built from the culture, communities, and lived experiences of Latin America.
Then and now
From the Napkin to Your Cup
Nearly 30 years after that first conversation, we're still committed to doing coffee differently. From the relationships built with producers to the way coffee is grown, sourced, and roasted, that commitment carries through every step.
Today, that journey includes you. The coffee in your hands is part of the story, and every cup is an opportunity to support the people, communities, and land that make it possible.
Dried & milled
Prepared at origin — without the layers that used to stand in between.
Roasted
Roasted in small batches at our own roastery.
Packed & shipped
Packed by our team and sent straight to you.
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Explore Our Coffees
The values behind this story are reflected in every coffee we make. Join the movement by exploring our coffees and finding your next favorite cafecito.
