This natural/dry processed coffee is a blend from an Ethiopian Farmers Collective Society in Guji, transparently sourced through Ashenafi Argaw's organization. Presented as a dark roast with deep purple flavors, offering unique nuances typical of lighter-roasted Ethiopian coffees but developed through darker roasting techniques suitable for espresso and filter brewing methods.
Founded in 2013 by Beverly and Sam Magtanong, Jelynn Malone, and Mike Arquines, Mostra Coffee began in Beverly's kitchen experimenting with coffees from InterAmerican Coffee before expanding through public cuppings at Abnormal Wine Company. Growing from that humble garage operation in 4S Ranch to multiple San Diego locations, Mostra has become a woman owned, immigrant owned, minority owned, and disabled veteran owned business that earned recognition as a multiple award winning roastery. The company's growth trajectory demonstrates how passion and community support can transform a kitchen experiment into a thriving specialty coffee enterprise.
