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Coda Coffee Company

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Coda Coffee Company; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Farm level
TagsCoda Coffee CompanyColorado coffee roastersGuatemalaEl SalvadorMexicoIndependentFarm levelRoasts in-house
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Coda Coffee is a Denver-based specialty coffee roaster dedicated to high-quality standards and social responsibility. Founded by brothers Tim and Tommy Thwaites, the company prioritizes direct partnerships with farmers and environmental sustainability. They operate as both a wholesaler and a retailer, maintaining a strong focus on community impact and ethical business practices.

Ownership
Coda Coffee is an independent, family-owned company founded by brothers Tommy and Tim Thwaites.
Founded
2005
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
Coda Coffee is recognized for its commitment to sustainability, ethical sourcing, and its 'Farm2Cup' program. The company was named 'Macro Roaster of the Year' by Roast Magazine in 2013 and is a certified B Corporation.
Sourcing countries
Guatemala · El Salvador · Mexico
Farm-level sourcing
The brand emphasizes its 'Farm2Cup' program, which focuses on direct relationships and education at the farm level. They offer various microlot coffees that identify the specific origin or farm, alongside their standard blends.
Notable coffees
  • — Guatemala Microlot
  • — El Salvador Microlot
  • — Mexico Microlot
  • — Notorious Espresso
  • — Coda House
Documented coffee offerings

Coffees researched from Coda Coffee Company

These are examples recorded during editorial research on Oct 26, 2026. They are not a live product feed. The coffee, lot, price, and availability may have changed. We have not necessarily brewed these coffees ourselves.

Bravaccio

Mexico, Indonesia, Honduras · Fully washed / semi-washed

This dark roast offers notes of pipe tobacco, cedar, and a robust profile.

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.

Verify original product sources

Retailer information: Coda Coffee Company

Documented online sources
Coda Coffee Company's online shop
Historical source note (not live inventory): The brand sells a wide variety of whole bean and ground coffees, including microlots and blends, directly to consumers.
Website
Performance Foodservice
Historical source note (not live inventory): The brand's coffee is available for wholesale order through this foodservice distributor.
Website

I was able to verify that Coda Coffee operates a direct-to-consumer online store and distributes its products through Performance Foodservice; while historical reports mentioned past retail presence in grocery chains like Fresh Thyme and a former flagship cafe, these are no longer active retail channels for the brand.

These references come from public store locators, retailer listings and brand materials — last checked Nov 7, 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 2026-10-16. 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 highlights its 'Farm2Cup' program and specific microlots, it does not consistently publish the names of individual farmers or specific washing stations for every single-origin offering on its current website.

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