Roaster · United States
Verve Coffee Roasters
Santa Cruz roaster blending California surf culture with serious farm-level sourcing.
Founded in Santa Cruz, California, in 2007 by Ryan O'Donovan and Colby Barr, Verve Coffee Roasters paired a relaxed California identity with a rigorous 'Farmlevel' sourcing program built on direct producer relationships. The company grew a strong presence across California and a notable foothold in Japan, where its cafés helped popularise West Coast specialty coffee. Verve is known for balanced, approachable roasting and signature blends like Streetlevel, bridging accessible everyday coffee and competition-grade single origins. It exemplifies the lifestyle-driven, design-savvy wing of American specialty coffee.
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Beans from Verve Coffee Roasters
Chispa Blend
Chispa combines two distinct Mexican coffees to create a blend defined by fruit intensity, layered sweetness, and clean structure.
Colombia · Huila
Colombia Gerson Mora Bourbon Aji Farmlevel Reserve
Colombian Bourbon Aji from Huila grown at high elevation with controlled fermentation and brightness.
Colombia · Huila
Colombia Jhoan Vergara Chiroso Farmlevel Reserve
Colombian Chiroso with controlled anaerobic washed processing and floral, herbal character.
Colombia · Huila
Colombia José Martínez
This washed Pink Bourbon from Huila features delicate fruit expression, lively acidity, defined sweetness, and a smooth, clean finish.
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Colombia Saldaña Highlands
This washed lot from the Tolima highlands features balanced sweetness and bright acidity from smallholder members of the Asprasar Cooperative.
ViewEthiopia · Sidamo
Cosmic Ripple Blend
A collaborative coffee born from a shared spirit of creativity, curiosity, and cosmic connection.
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Last updated: October 14, 2026