BUILDING A BRIDGE TO YOU
The story of Pachamama Coffee is the story of the thousands of families who own the cooperative. Families who, for the first time, have the opportunity to trade directly with you. That’s better for the farmer, the planet and the coffee in your cup. Founded in 2006, our mission is to deliver the premium coffee in the most direct way possible and, in doing so, improve the lives of smallholder farmers and their families. We have a deep interest in seeing that you love our organic coffee.
Founded in 2006
A GLOBAL COOPERATIVE
Pachamama Coffee Cooperative 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
DE LA PACHAMAMA
To the indigenous people of the Andes in South America, Pachamama represents "Earth Mother," who provides for those who live in harmony with nature. To regenerate the soil and grow value for future generations, Pachamama Coffee is always Certified Organic and grown under shade-canopy by smallholder farmers and their families.
OUR PROMISE
WE SAVE THE BEST FOR YOU
Family farmers like Gregory Sanchez (photo) of San Juan Rio Coco, save the best for those that buy direct. Gregory is a loyal member of Prodecoop cooperative in Nicaragua and a proud owner of Pachamama Coffee.
Merling Preza
PACHAMAMA President and Co-Founder
“Pachamama Coffee’s model is unique. First of all because the farmers are the owners of Pachamama. 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”
A GLOBAL COOPERATIVE
FARMERS AROUND THE WORLD UNITED
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. In 2006, they took it a step further and united farmers around the world to establish Pachamama in the USA.
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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.
