Sourcing Partners

Colombia with Caravela Coffee: Part 1

Colombia with Caravela Coffee: Part 1

In March of 2025, Matt McDaniel (Cooperative's Founder) and Eli Masem (Roaster and Director of Quality), had the privilege of traveling to Colombia with the intention of diving deep into the sourcing, quality, and logistical systems of our long time importing partners, Caravela Coffee.  We've sourced many of our Latin American offerings from Caravela since the very beginning of Cooperative Coffee Roasters and we thought it was time to see it all first hand from the country where they began and where they have their greatest reach. We were able to see all aspects of  their supply chain from farm...

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Our Global Table 2025 : Celebrating the Culinary Diversity of Our Community

Our Global Table 2025 : Celebrating the Culinary Diversity of Our Community

An afternoon filled with the folks and food that represent WNC’s rich heritage. Sample a passport’s worth of international flavors, made lovingly by our talented friends and neighbors. Proceeds will benefit Pisgah Legal Services’ Justice For All Program, which provides free legal aid to improve the lives of immigrants in 18 WNC counties.

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Visiting the Oaxaca Region, Part 2 : Osito Coffee & Terra Coffeas Mexico

Visiting the Oaxaca Region, Part 2 : Osito Coffee & Terra Coffeas Mexico

During our recent sourcing trip to Oaxaca, Mexico we had the opportunity to visit with Frida of Terra Coffeas Mexico, the exporting partner of Osito Coffee. 

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Visiting the Oaxaca Region, Part 1 : CARI Coffee

Visiting the Oaxaca Region, Part 1 : CARI Coffee

Hannah and Matt went to Mexico to meet with our sourcing partners and purchase fresh coffees during the harvest season!

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