our story
PACHAMAMA COFFEE FARMERS
Founded in 2006 in California, our mission is to deliver the highest quality organic coffee in the most direct way possible and, in doing so, improve the lives of coffee farmers and their families. We have a deep interest in seeing that you love our organic coffee.
Founded in 2006
carving a new path
Pachamama Coffee was founded by leaders and visionaries in coffee communities around the world. They knew they could build a better future and better supply chain that benefitted coffee farmers and coffee drinkers alike. It was time to change the industry and take control of their own business.
Honoring our namesake
Pachamama
In Incan mythology Pachamama is the "Earth Mother" embodied by the rugged mountains, misty clouds, and lush greenery. Pachamama presides over and provides abundance to those who live in harmony with the Earth's natural cycles.
To sustain the health of the soil, the Earth and the people within it for future generations, all our coffee is 100% certified organic and shade grown.
Merling Preza
Pachamama President and Co-Founder, GM Of Prodecoop
“Pachamama Coffee’s model is unique. First of all because the farmers are the owners of Pachamama Coffee. This not only generates wealth for our families and communities, but also provides dignity. We are the owners in the entire coffee chain, it is our product from our hands to the consumer”
Cooperative Ownership
BY FARMERS, FOR FARMERS
It all started when coffee farmers in Peru asked, “Why don't we roast our own coffee?” The commodity price for coffee was near historic lows and third generation coffee farms were going broke. Producing specialty coffee was not profitable for small farmers.
For decades, coffee farmers have collectively organized to better access the market and meet the needs of their communities. They thought why not take it a step further and work together around the world to roast and sell directly to consumers. Together the five sister cooperatives took a leap to form Pachamama Coffee Cooperative.
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Sustainability
“In order for a business model to be sustainable, there has to be benefits along the chain for everyone” -President, Merling Preza
Visit Us
Not only can you order coffee directly to your door, you can visit us at five cafe locations centered in the California capital and the home of the farm to fork movement.
Our Team
We work for coffee farmers. Meet our team that works to roast, pack, market and brew our farmers very best, organic coffee.
