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Corazon Coffee Roasters

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Corazon Coffee Roasters; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Limited public info
TagsCorazon Coffee RoastersIowa coffee roastersSidamaMexicoEthiopiaSumatraGuatemalaCosta RicaNicaraguaColombiaHondurasPapua New GuineaPeruIndependent
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Corazon Coffee Roasters is a small-batch, independent roastery based in West Des Moines, Iowa, dedicated to providing organic and fair-trade certified coffee. The shop emphasizes environmental responsibility by utilizing compostable materials and maintaining a green operational footprint. Beyond coffee, they offer a curated selection of loose-leaf teas and coffee-related accessories in their Valley Junction retail space.

Ownership
Corazon Coffee Roasters is an independent, locally owned business operated by Scott Warner and Laura Coco.
Founded
2012
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
The brand is known for its commitment to organic, fair-trade certified, and shade-grown coffee, as well as its focus on environmental sustainability through the use of compostable packaging.
Sourcing countries
Sidama · Mexico · Ethiopia · Sumatra · Guatemala · Costa Rica · Nicaragua · Colombia · Honduras · Papua New Guinea · Peru
Farm-level sourcing
The brand sources certified organic and fair-trade beans from various global regions. They do not publicly list specific farm or producer names for their offerings, focusing instead on the country or region of origin.
Notable coffees
  • — Yirgacheffe
  • — Sidama
  • — Sumatra
  • — Guatemala
  • — Costa Rica
  • — Nicaragua
Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-23. 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 emphasizes long-term goals of building direct relationships with growers, I could not verify specific current farm-level partnerships or direct trade certifications beyond their general fair-trade and organic claims.

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