Dark roast coffee from family-owned farms in Chiapas, Mexico, organized by Sociedad de Producción Rural Unión de Ejidos y Comunidades San Fernando. Organic and Fair Trade certified with low acidity and medium body. Flavor notes include semi-sweet chocolate, caramel, and cinnamon, creating a sweet, roasty finish.
Founded in 1983 by Mike McLaughlin, a Richmond schoolteacher, alongside Pete and Bob McLaughlin, this family owned roaster began with a repurposed peanut roaster holding just 10 pounds per batch. Based in Emeryville, California, McLaughlin has evolved into a multigenerational operation with Mike's son Mark rejoining the family business after a career in Silicon Valley tech. The company sources and roasts premium coffee beans with the same precision and care it has maintained since its founding, blending traditional values with modern specialty coffee standards.
