Angel Medina founded Reforma Coffee Roasters in 2017 in Portland, Oregon, beginning with a tiny home roaster in his apartment and half a pound at a time. The roastery was born from a personal mission: raising funds and awareness for DACA recipients, inspired by his own brother's experience as a Dreamer. Reforma sources almost exclusively from Mexico, working with producers across Puebla, Nayarit, Colima, Chiapas, Guerrero, and Veracruz through its partnership with Ensambles De Cafes Mexicanos. The focus on Mexican coffee is both a cultural statement and a sourcing philosophy, connecting Portland's specialty coffee scene to producers Medina knows personally. Reforma now operates under the Republica & Co. umbrella, a testament to how far a half pound at a time can take you.