New Coffee Shelf Alert!
We have a new shelf filled with coffee from local BIPOC businesses! Pictured is our coffee buyer, Zahra, who is excited to share the news!
Meet Our New Coffee Partners
Keia & Martyn's Coffee
Keia & Martyn's is an award winning, value-centered coffee roasting company with over 25 years of combined experience in Portland's coffee industry. Keia is one of the few Black female roasters in the Pacific Northwest, bringing unique perspective and expertise to every batch. You may recognise them becuase they’ve taken over the old Jamba Juice spot in the Lloyd Center!
Their Commitment:
Regenerative Farming: Specializing in coffee purchasing rooted in equity, organic, and regenerative farming practices
Living Wages: Working directly with farmers to ensure they receive equitable prices - over 50% above Fair Trade standards
Equity Pricing Model: Offering customers choice in what they pay, making high quality coffee accessible while supporting sustainable business practices
Community Building: Roasting coffee for local icons like the Sports Bra and Hollywood Theatre
What We're Carrying: Regular coffee, decaf, instant coffee, and instant decaf!
Tostado Coffee Roasters
Founded by Adriana Lopez, who immigrated from Mexico City to Portland, Tostado was born from a powerful mission: to honor the hard work of coffee farmers who often receive little reward for their labor.
Their Commitment:
Supporting Indigenous Communities: Sources beans exclusively from small, organic producers in Chiapas, Oaxaca, and Nayarit, Mexico, with a portion of profits donated directly back to farmers
Fair Trade Sourcing: Tostado works directly with farmers to ensure their well compensated. “When you choose Fair Trade coffee, you’re supporting better livelihoods, sustainable farming, and a more equitable global coffee industry.” (Tostado)
Sustainable Practices: Small-batch roasting with a commitment to reducing waste and environmental impact
The Team: Adriana works alongside Augusto, an indigenous Zapotec from Oaxaca, whose passion for coffee and dedication to their craft shines through in every roast.
What We're Carrying: Regular coffee and decaf!
Keia and Adriana pictured with colleagues at the Conscious Coffee Fest.
