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Cafe Avion

IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Origin / region level

TagsCafe Avion Idaho coffee roasters Colombia Guatemala Ethiopia Sumatra Papua New Guinea Independent Origin / region level Roasts in-house

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Cafe Avion is a long-standing, family-operated roastery based in Idaho that emphasizes organic and Fair Trade certified beans. The company maintains a strong connection to Colombian coffee culture through direct travel and educational coffee tours. They prioritize freshness by roasting in small batches and shipping orders within 24 hours.

Ownership

Cafe Avion is an independent, family-owned business founded by Bart Shields and Hannah Swanson.

Founded

2007

Roasting

Reported to roast in-house.

What it's known for

Cafe Avion is known for its small-batch, organic-certified coffee and its commitment to shipping orders within 24 hours of roasting to ensure freshness.

Sourcing countries

Colombia · Guatemala · Ethiopia · Sumatra · Papua New Guinea

Farm-level sourcing

The brand sources from small coffee farms, with a primary focus on Colombian coffee regions where they also host coffee tours. While they emphasize relationships with growers and organic/Fair Trade certifications, they do not consistently publish specific farm or producer names for their offerings.

Sources used in this deep dive

Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-19. 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's website mentions sourcing from South America and historical records indicate a wider range of origins, specific current single-origin offerings with farm-level details were not available on their site.

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