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Almanac Coffee

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Almanac Coffee; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Farm level
TagsAlmanac CoffeeMinnesota coffee roastersBrazilIndependentFarm levelRoasts in-house
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Almanac Coffee is a third-wave, family-owned micro-roastery based in the Lincoln Park Craft District of Duluth, Minnesota. Operating out of the Duluth Folk School, the company is defined by a culinary-driven approach that prioritizes seasonal, fresh-crop, single-origin coffees sourced with a focus on traceability and environmental responsibility. Under the leadership of owner Justin Wood, the brand emphasizes a "do no harm" philosophy, aiming to foster mutual benefit across the supply chain while maintaining a radical commitment to transparency and education. By rotating their offerings to align with global harvest cycles, they provide a dynamic, flavor-forward experience that connects local consumers with specific farms and cooperatives worldwide.

Ownership
Almanac Coffee is an independent, family-owned micro-roastery owned by Justin Wood.
Founded
2018
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
Almanac Coffee is known for its commitment to seasonal, single-origin specialty coffee and its focus on transparent, traceable relationships with farmers and importers.
Sourcing countries
Brazil
Farm-level sourcing
The brand emphasizes traceability down to the cooperative or farm level for its single-origin offerings. They work with importers to source fresh-crop coffees that meet specific environmental and social standards. While they highlight specific origins and producers, they do not maintain a static list of all sourcing countries on their website.
Documented coffee offerings

Coffees researched from Almanac 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.

COLOMBIA - DECAF DE CANA - CASTILLO & CATURRA - WASHED

Colombia · Washed

This decaffeinated coffee features the classic profile of Castillo and Caturra varieties.

Original roaster or listing source

HONDURAS - COOPERATIVA BRISAS DEL PELON - FIELD BLEND - WASHED

Honduras · Washed

A field blend coffee sourced from the Cooperativa Brisas del Pelon.

Original roaster or listing source

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.

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Retailer information: Almanac Coffee

Documented physical retailers
Almanac Coffee
Historical source note (not live inventory): The brand operates its own roastery and cafe located at 1917 W Superior St in Duluth, Minnesota.
Physical
Whole Foods Co-op
Historical source note (not live inventory): Carries the brand's organic single-origin whole bean and decaf coffee in both bagged and bulk formats.
Physical
Documented online sources
Almanac Coffee's online shop
Historical source note (not live inventory): Offers a variety of single-origin coffees in 8oz, 2.5lb, and 5lb bags, as well as subscription services.
Website

I was able to verify the brand's own physical cafe and online store, as well as their presence at the local Whole Foods Co-op in Duluth; however, no other specific third-party retail partners were publicly listed.

These references come from public store locators, retailer listings and brand materials. Last checked Oct 19, 2026. They are research links, not proof of current stock or a buying recommendation. Verify availability, price and location directly with the source.
Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-02. 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 explicitly mentions a commitment to justice and local impact, no specific, verifiable philanthropy programs or dollar-amount commitments were found in public documentation.

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