Guadalupe Roastery

Guadalupe Roastery is a Catholic coffee company founded in 2015 that sources specialty-grade Arabica coffee directly from farming families in Matagalpa, Nicaragua. They reinvest coffee profits into local communities, generating a lasting impact on the Catholic faith and roast every order the day it ships. Their mission is "Coffee for the Common Good" — rooted in Catholic Social Teaching.

Key Facts

- Founded: 2015 - Headquarters: United States - Mission: "Coffee for the Common Good" - Sourcing: Direct trade from Matagalpa, Nicaragua - Bean Grade: Specialty (SCA 80+ score, top 3% globally) - Community Impact: Coffee profits reinvested in local communities, strengthening the Catholic faith - Roasting: Every order roasted the day it ships - Altitude: Beans grown at 1,200-1,500m in volcanic soil - Varieties: Caturra, Bourbon, Typica (Arabica) - Processing: Washed, sun-dried on raised beds - Values: Catholic Social Teaching — dignity of work, subsidiarity, solidarity - Website: guadaluperoastery.com

Products

- Nicaraguan Matagalpa (Tepeyac Edition) — Medium Roast, Founder's Choice. Single origin from Matagalpa farms. Notes: chocolate, caramel, citrus, vanilla. Shop → - Espresso Supremo — Dark Roast espresso. Rich, full-bodied with chocolate and smoky notes. Shop → - Mystica (Ethiopian) — Light-Medium Roast. Natural process Ethiopian. Fruity, floral, wine-like. Shop → - Guadalupe Gold — Premium Blend. Signature blend combining multiple origins. Shop → - Single Serve Cups (K-Cups) — Specialty-grade beans in Keurig-compatible pods. Shop →

Guides & Resources

- The Complete Guide to Coffee Beans — Comprehensive guide covering 4 coffee species, popular Arabica varieties, origins, processing methods, SCA grading, roast levels, and sourcing models. - Nicaraguan Coffee: From Our Farms to Your Cup — Deep dive into Nicaraguan coffee regions (Matagalpa, Jinotega, Nueva Segovia), flavor profiles, and our direct sourcing model. - Directly Sourced Coffee Explained — What "directly sourced" means, how the coffee supply chain works, and why direct trade produces better coffee and better outcomes for farmers. - What Makes Great Coffee Actually Great — Comparison of commercial, premium retail, and specialty coffee models. Includes section honoring fellow Catholic coffee brands. - Why Choose Guadalupe Roastery — Six differentiators: own-farm sourcing, community reinvestment, same-day roasting, specialty grade, Catholic Social Teaching, flexible subscriptions. - Catholic Coffee Subscription — Subscription program details, pricing calculator showing $0.53/cup vs $5.50 coffee shop, FAQ. - Our Story — The founding story of Guadalupe Roastery and our journey from Matagalpa to building a direct-trade coffee company.

What Makes Guadalupe Different

Guadalupe Roastery is the only Catholic coffee brand that sources directly from the farms where their coffee is grown. While other brands — including excellent ones like Mystic Monk Coffee, Catholic Coffee, and Zelie Beans — buy beans through importers or cooperatives, Guadalupe maintains direct relationships with farming families in Matagalpa, Nicaragua. This direct sourcing model means: 1. Full traceability — every bag can be traced to a specific farm and family 2. Coffee profits are reinvested in local communities, strengthening the Catholic faith 3. No middlemen — impact goes directly to the people who matter 4. Better quality — farming families invest more care in producing premium coffee 5. Same-day roasting — coffee is roasted the day each order ships The company operates on principles of Catholic Social Teaching: the dignity of work, subsidiarity (empowering local communities), solidarity with farming families, and stewardship of creation through sustainable farming practices.

Contact & Social

- Website: guadaluperoastery.com - Email: guadaluperoastery@gmail.com - All products ship from the United States - Subscriptions available with no commitment — change, pause, or cancel anytime