Cortez Coffee Roasters

✨new coffees for the month of September are now available on our website 🪩

Two new roasts for July….both are DELICIOUS on cold brew to help you beat this heat and stay caffeinated! Available now.

We’re teaming up with and giving away a FREE can of The Other Side of Coffee can with every purchase of coffee on our website!

For those of you don’t know, this juice is made from 100% coffee fruit and oh boy, it’s magical. 🪄

Just head over to CortezCoffee.com, purchase any of our coffees (or two) and BOOM - you get a free can!

MAMA’S SECRET STASH 🤫☕️

This month, we decided to go all out on a very special blend for Mother’s Day. We blended four of the best coffees we have on hand right now:

Costa Rica Hacienda Colima Natural
Colombia Anaerobic Natural
Costa Rica Amalita Natural
Cameroon Boyo Natural

Then, we popped all of these beautiful coffees in our roaster and developed them to a beautiful medium to dark roast.

The result? Flavor. Explosion. 🤯

It tastes like dark chocolate, complex florals, and dried fruits. It’s for Mama’s taste buds only (maybe she’ll let you have a cup if you’re lucky).

Order TODAY to make sure you get this blend before Mother’s Day! Available on our website.

We’re high on…….flavor! Need some top-shelf beans? Head on over to our website, because everything is 18% off. Happy 4/20.

#420

Our latest drop from Finca Amalita! This coffee was sun-dried for many days and left in parchment before being milled. Parchment is a layer of the coffee’s anatomy that is usually removed. We retained it to preserve the raw coffee, utilizing it as a protective barrier against environmental factors such as humidity, air, light, and temperature. At the final stage of processing, it was milled and shipped directly to our roastery. We then roasted this coffee light. The result is an exceptionally smooth and clean cup of coffee, completely free of bitterness. This coffee yields a very light and delicate cup with notes of caramel and delicate citrus. It makes for an AMAZING cold brew, and a great pour over.

Available now on our website.

Finca Amalita. From our farm, to your cup.

Our first drop is live on our website.

Beautiful first roast of Amalitas ❤️

Orders shipping out today!

The day has come. Our first big shipment of our family farm is here and we’re so excited. This is also including coffees from Volcan Azul.

There are 46 different lots of our coffee in this shipment. To keep things simple, we’re dropping one at a time.

FIRST DROP: Finca Amalita Nano Yellow Honey. This sun-dried Villa Sarchi coffee is fertilized with a unique bio-fertilizer derived from the sea’s nutrient-rich ‘gold,’ ensuring our plants thrive and develop to their full potential. This results in a super smooth honey like flavor with notes of dried fuji apple, grapefruit, and delicate florals.

SECOND DROP: Volcan Azul Red Honey. This has been a staple in our line up for many years and we’re so glad to have it back. Notes of raspberry, honey, tart cherry, and aged rum. A very well balanced cup.

There is so much information we could add to this post, but we invite you to taste these coffees and let them do the talking. Thank you all so much for your patience in waiting for these coffees. We’re so excited to bring them to your cups.

Both coffees are available now on our website.

All the best,
Cortez Team, from Finca Amalita to our roasters.

We finally got our shipment!! 🎉🎉🎉

New coffees coming very soon. Sign up to our email list to get notified when we drop.

We extend our heartfelt appreciation to Ivan, our esteemed farm manager at Amalita, and not just because he’s our cousin. Ivan embodies dedication, managing our farm with an unwavering commitment that sometimes means staying overnight to ensure everything runs smoothly. His innovative spirit is at the core of Amalita’s success, pioneering experimental farming techniques and meticulously caring for each plant with a groundbreaking approach that incorporates the use of mushrooms.

Ivan’s daily endeavors in experimenting with new anaerobic processes and his passion for agricultural innovation are key to enhancing the exquisite taste of our coffee. His efforts are not just about maintaining the farm; they’re about reimagining what it can be.

As we eagerly anticipate the arrival of our first shipment, with a truck currently en route to our warehouse, we can’t help but express our excitement and gratitude. Ivan, your hard work and ingenuity are the heartbeat of Amalita. Thank you for everything you do. Let’s go!

send this to your valentine 🥰

For the month of February, we wanted to create a blend that tastes just like chocolate covered strawberries, and we think we just about nailed it! 🍓

This blend of naturally processed Brazil & Costa Rican coffees results in a delightful fusion of romantic flavors. We taste milk chocolate, strawberries, cherries, and brown sugar. ☕️

Just be careful while brewing, Cupid’s arrow may strike when you least expect it. 💘

This delicious blend just came out of our roaster 30 mins ago. Secure a bag today. ❤️

Our friends at The Other Side of Coffee are running an awesome sale. You know how much we love this coffee fruit juice.

Take advantage here: https://www.theothersideofcoffee.com/collections/coffee-fruit-juice

For the past month, we’ve been hard at work harvesting amazing coffees at our family farm Finca Amalita. It’s been a lot of work with our small team, but we’re so excited to bring these coffees very very soon to you. Some of the interesting processes we’ve been working on this year:

Molasses Anaerobic Fermentation
Cinnamon Anaerobic Fermentation
Piloncillo Anaerobic Fermentation
Papaya Anaerobic Fermentation
Supernatural (Bellota) - Aged in Cascara
Yellow Honey
Patas

+many more experiments including working with mushrooms and sorghum. 2024 is the year of Amalita! Our coffee is currently on a ship and will be with us very soon.

We just roasted this brand new single origin, Ethiopia Chelbesa Natural ✨

This beautiful naturally processed coffee from the birthplace of coffee is bursting with notes of cinnamon, clove, hibiscus, and white wine.

This is the first coffee we’re launching featuring our newly redesigned label. We’ve simplified our labels to highlight the flavors we taste in coffee, and also to give you a visual representation of roast, and how “wild” or “classic” a coffee may taste. More wild coffees will have more funky & complex flavors, whereas classic coffees with have a more approachable flavors that are found in more traditional coffees.

This year, we will be launching many experimental processes in coffee, from our own farm and from others. We’re so excited to push our limits and redefine what coffee can taste like.

Ethiopia Chelbesa is available on our website today. ☕️

HAPPY NEW YEAR from the Cortez team to you! To kick off the year, we just dropped two brand new coffees, available now on our website!

JUICY LULO CO-FERMENTATION 🍊🍋🍍🥝

We are so darn excited to bring you this crazy coffee!

Lulo, a popular fruit in Colombia, is known for its refreshing flavor, reminiscent of a blend of kiwi, citrus, and pineapple. The journey of this unique coffee begins at Brayan Alvear's farm in Huila, Colombia. At just 19 years old, Brayan is the youngest coffee producer we have ever featured! He meticulously picks the cherries at peak ripeness before they are transported to Tolima for processing. This coffee undergoes a three-stage fermentation process: initially, a pre-fermentation in plastic bags for 24 hours, followed by another 24 hours of aerobic fermentation within the cherry. Subsequently, the coffee is de-pulped and fermented directly alongside dehydrated ground Lulo fruits for 5 days. The beans are then dried for 10 days in mechanical dryers. The result is a coffee with an almost indescribable flavor profile. It is, without a doubt, the most unique we have experienced, bursting with intense Lulo notes, ruby red grapefruit, guava, and pineapple. We invite you to savor this unparalleled and truly memorable coffee – a first-of-its-kind innovative process!

PRE-ORDER ON OUR WEBSITE.

Due to the nature of this production, we will have a very limited amount of this coffee available. It will roast and ship Dec 11th. First come, first served.

Tomorrow we will be sampling a mystery coffee from 10am - 3pm at our Tempe roastery! We can’t tell you what it is until you try it. It will be launching in the next couple weeks, but before we launch, we need your help for feedback. Please join us! 🔥

A huge thank you to everyone who supported us during Black Friday! We have been busy elves roasting and packing your orders. Your support means the world to us, and keeps us going everyday. We can’t wait to hear what you all think of our new coffees.

Happy Holidays! 🎅
-Ron, Patrick, Atticus, & Judith

Puppies and coffee. That is all. 😊

Ethiopia's Natural Guji Highlands coffee, cultivated at the esteemed Guji Highland Coffee Plantation, delivers an exquisite taste profile with notes of White Grape, Mango, Papaya, Tea Rose, Candy, and Lemon. Grown at altitudes of 2,000 to 2,150 meters, this Grade 1 specialty coffee is a testament to Ethiopia's rich coffee heritage, highlighted by meticulous natural processing and rigorous quality control. Ideal for both espresso and filter brews, Guji coffee offers a unique, balanced cup that captivates with its bright, fruity, and floral flavors, embodying the essence of Ethiopia's renowned coffee culture.

This coffee is available on our website today.

Good morning ☀️ - we’ve been busy elves fulfilling your orders!

Ron Cortez will be at our roastery today sampling our new roasts. We’ll have our Black Friday sale going with 20% off + a free hot cocoa if you make a purchase.

Have a great weekend!

-Cortez Team

Black Friday is here and we roasted three new coffees! 20% off + a Free Artisan Hot Cocoa with every order. Place an order now on our website, while supplies last! ☕️

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COSTA RICA FUEGO 🔥
An Innovative Termico Process

Crafted by the innovative don Luis Campos of Cordillera de Fuego. This exceptional coffee undergoes a revolutionary Termico process, beginning with cherries picked at peak ripeness for high sugar content. The semi-washed beans are then gently heated with mucilage intact, partially caramelizing the sugars to create an extraordinary flavor profile. This cup is bursting with vibrant notes of black cherry, blueberry, citrus, plum, and a tantalizing tartness. This process not only imparts a sweet and fruity essence but also ensures a round and balanced taste.

This coffee is 20% off for Black Friday, plus we’re including free Artisan Hot Cocoa with every order!

Available now on our website. Happy Thanksgiving 🦃

Black Friday starts now. We’ve been working on sourcing and roasting three brand new beautiful coffees for the past month, and now finally excited to release them to you! Plus, you get 20% off your order and a free Artistan Hot Cocoa.

We will sell out. First come first served. Thank you all for your support and have great Thanksgiving!

Shop now on our website.

We have some very exciting updates! Holiday season is here and we have more than 3 new coffees dropping on our website + bundles…and did we mention our artisan hot cocoa?!

Please stay tuned on our socials. To be the first to know, subscribe to our email list.

Black Friday we will be having the biggest sale of the year so you can secure all our new drops at the best price.

Excited to share everything we’ve been working on with you!

-Patrick from Cortez

Introducing the exquisite Cameroon Noni coffee, a unique single origin sourced from the heart of the Noni area villages. These villages have faced immense challenges, having been at the epicenter of an armed conflict that has raged on for over half a decade. This turmoil has led to the displacement of numerous families, forcing them to tend to their cherished farms from a distance.

Despite these adversities, the spirit of the community remains unbroken. Hilltop Farmers Direct has initiated the construction of a micro washing station in Noni. While it's still under completion, it serves as more than just a facility for coffee processing. It has become a beacon of hope and unity, a place where farmers congregate for meetings. It was here that we imparted essential guidelines to the local farmers, emphasizing the importance of meticulous harvesting and cherry selection to produce the finest quality natural coffee.

The farms contributing to this exceptional coffee are situated at an altitude of approximately 1500 meters above sea level. The coffee varietal used is the renowned Java II, known for its distinct flavor profile.

When you take a sip of Cameroon Noni coffee, you're greeted with a symphony of flavors. The initial notes are earthy, tangy, and nutty, which gradually give way to the fruity undertones of apricot and mandarin. As the coffee swirls in your mouth, you'll detect hints of walnut, sweetness, and a rich dark chocolate finish. The experience is further enhanced by subtle touches of honey and molasses, culminating in a pleasant acidity that lingers on the palate.

In every cup of Cameroon Noni coffee, you're not just tasting a beverage; you're partaking in a story of resilience, community, and unmatched dedication to quality. Available now on our website.

Indulge in the sinister delight of "Coffin Kicker," a bold robusta coffee veiled in the dark allure of rich chocolate, intertwined with a haunting whisper of candied pecan. Known for its significantly higher caffeine content compared to its counterpart, Arabica, this devilishly strong concoction is not for the faint of heart—dare to awaken your senses and kickstart the eerie nights of Halloween with every bewitching sip. This potent brew is sure to resurrect your spirits with its caffeine-kicked boldness, leading you through the haunted shadows into the mystic moonlight.

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Coffin Kicker - Dark Roast Robusta - Cortez Coffee Indulge in the sinister delight of "Coffin Kicker," a bold robusta coffee veiled in the dark allure of rich chocolate, intertwined with a haunting whisper of candied pecan.

We just roasted our last batch ever of one of the rarest coffees we've had in a long time: Colombia Ocampos Geisha Honey.

The Geisha Variety is THE rarest and most expensive variety of coffee on the planet. Roasters will usually charge $70-$100 per bag of this rare coffee! 😳

We're super thankful to have a great relationship with & to bring you Geisha coffee at a much lower price of just $27 per 14oz bag.

It's delicious with complex floral notes of honey, lemongrass, grapefruit, and raspberry. We highly recommend brewing this coffee weaker than you usually would to taste all of its delicious complexities.

We just roasted the last of what we got, coming down to 40 bags. We highly recommend taking this opportunity to try an amazing Geisha for the best price you'll find anywhere, period.

Looking forward to bringing you more delicious varieties for the holiday season!!

All the best,

Patrick from Cortez ☕️