Finca Kassandra in Veracruz
Cooling freshly roasted Arabica beans
Coffee waiting to be roasted
100% Arabica beans medium roasted
Green coffee in the warehouse

The Rise of Specialty Coffees

The specialty coffee market is growing and has moved into mass-market channels. Coffee is now a social beverage and consumers enjoy premium branded coffee throughout the day.

According to the Specialty Coffee Association, “Specialty coffees represent 51% of U.S. coffee cups and are considered the highest quality in the world. The retail value of the U.S. coffee market is estimated at $46 billion dollars, with specialty comprising approximately a 51% volume share but nearly 55% value share.”

$46 billion

retail coffee market in the U.S.

51%

specialty coffee volume share

55%

specialty coffee value share

1888 Coffee Company provides a superior specialty coffee with an advantage

As a grower, roaster and purveyor, we maintain tight controls on both the quality and delivery of our coffees. We have superior customer service and will meet or exceed your expectations. 1888 Coffee Company’s line of coffees are:

90% higher quality than most coffees found in the U.S. market
Single-sourced: shade grown, hand picked and roasted in Veracruz
Competitively priced and supported with marketing

Please contact us if you are interested in becoming an 1888 Coffee distributor in your area.

Green coffee being loaded into the roaster

Computer controlled roaster

Automated packaging machine

Responsible Farming

Our finca (farm) is 100% Rainforest Alliance certified and is constantly looking to new ways to ensure that production is sustainable. The coffee grows under shade trees and is hand picked, washed and sorted at the finca’s own mills. We also custom roast every bean to specification in a computerized roaster, ensuring every roast is consistent and flavorful. Immediately after the roast, we package the the coffee on premises and box for shipment to the U.S.

Facts

Tree varietal: Arabica / Bourbon, Caturra, Catuai, Catimor
Country of Origin: Mexico
Area of Cultivation: Mountain Mesoﬁlos forests, Huatusco Region
Altitude: 3,900 to 4,900 feet / 1,200 to 1,500 masl
Temperature: 72°F / 22°C average
Harvest Period: January to May
Harvest Method: Hand Pick
Processing Method: Wet mill and dry mill