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Agapao Coffee

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Agapao Coffee; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Limited public info
TagsAgapao CoffeeNew Mexico coffee roastersIndependentRoasts in-house
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Agapao Coffee and Tea is a Santa Fe-based roaster that has served the local community since 2005. Founded with a vision to acknowledge every individual in the coffee distribution chain, the company leverages over 30 years of industry experience to produce expertly roasted beans. The brand operates a downtown retail space known as The Mud Hut and a drive-thru kiosk on St. Michael’s Drive, offering a menu of handcrafted beverages alongside their signature roasts. Beyond their own retail presence, they maintain a long-standing reputation as a wholesale supplier for various local establishments in the Albuquerque-Santa Fe-Taos corridor.

Ownership
Agapao Coffee is an independent, family-owned business founded by Dave Black, who continues to operate the company and its retail locations in Santa Fe.
Founded
2005
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
Agapao is known for its long-standing presence in the Santa Fe coffee scene, transitioning from a wholesale supplier to operating its own retail locations, including the downtown shop known as The Mud Hut.
Farm-level sourcing
The brand emphasizes a philosophy of acknowledging everyone in the chain of distribution from farm to cup, but it does not publicly list specific farm or producer names on its website. They offer a selection of single-origin coffees and proprietary blends, though the specific origins are not detailed in their public-facing marketing materials.
Documented coffee offerings

Coffees researched from Agapao Coffee

These are examples recorded during editorial research. They are not a live product feed. The coffee, lot, price, and availability may have changed. We have not necessarily brewed these coffees ourselves.

External customer, cafe, marketplace, and class ratings are not comparable measures of the quality of an individual coffee. We do not convert them into original tasting scores or brand-wide star ratings. Our independent reviews are published separately after a coffee has actually been brewed and evaluated.

Verify original product sources

Retailer information: Agapao Coffee

Documented physical retailers
Agapao Coffee (The Mud Hut)
Historical source note (not live inventory): Physical cafe location in downtown Santa Fe serving coffee and selling bags.
Physical
The Shack by Agapao Coffee & Tea
Historical source note (not live inventory): Physical drive-thru location in midtown Santa Fe.
Physical
Documented online sources
Agapao Coffee's online shop
Historical source note (not live inventory): The brand's official website offers 12oz bags of whole bean coffee for purchase.
Website

I verified the brand's two physical cafe locations in Santa Fe and their official online store; while historical reports mentioned presence in various grocery stores, no current specific retail partners were confirmed.

These references come from public store locators, retailer listings and brand materials. Last checked Oct 23, 2026. They are research links, not proof of current stock or a buying recommendation. Verify availability, price and location directly with the source.
In the news

Recent news and media coverage about Agapao Coffee, as documented by outside outlets. We link to the original reporting and do not rewrite or endorse it.

2026-06-24 · The Santa Fe New Mexican
A rough road: Santa Fe coffee merchant details toll of rising costs

Agapao Coffee and Tea owner David Black discusses the financial challenges facing his business due to rising operational costs. The report highlights how these economic pressures are influencing consumer behavior, with customers increasingly opting for smaller cup sizes at the company's 'Mud Hut' location.

Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-06. This company overview is not a tasting review. Original tasting reviews are labeled separately when they exist. Ownership, roasting and sourcing details are attributed to documented sources. While the brand mentions a commitment to the coffee distribution chain, I could not verify specific sourcing countries, farm partnerships, or formal philanthropic programs through their public-facing documentation.

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