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Cortez Coffee Company

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Cortez Coffee Company; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Origin / region level
TagsCortez Coffee CompanyArizona coffee roastersCosta RicaColombiaCameroonNepalKenyaGuatemalaPeruIndependentOrigin / region levelRoasts in-house
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Cortez Coffee Company is a Tempe-based roaster that combines traditional Costa Rican coffee heritage with modern air-roasting techniques. Founded in 1993, the operation functions as both a roastery and a community space, offering a variety of single-origin coffees and blends. Beyond coffee, the company also sources and processes raw cacao and provides equipment maintenance services for commercial and home users.

Ownership
Cortez Coffee Company is an independent, family-owned business founded by Ron Cortez, a third-generation coffee farmer from Costa Rica.
Founded
1993
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
The brand is known for its long-standing presence in the East Valley, its focus on air-roasted coffee, and the direct relationships Ron Cortez maintains with international coffee farmers.
Sourcing countries
Costa Rica · Colombia · Cameroon · Nepal · Kenya · Guatemala · Peru
Farm-level sourcing
The company emphasizes building direct relationships with farmers to improve yields and quality. While they highlight specific origins and occasionally mention specific farmers or regions, they do not consistently publish a comprehensive list of farm names for every offering.
Notable coffees
  • — Cortez Primo
  • — Pura Vida
Documented coffee offerings

Coffees researched from Cortez Coffee Company

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.

Cortez Primo

Poas Volcano, Costa Rica | Cerrado, Brazil · Washed and Natural Blend

This blend features notes of complex chocolate, honey, roasted almonds, and a floral citrusy aftertaste.

Original roaster or listing source

La Casa

Poas Volcano, Costa Rica · Washed and Red Honey Blend

This light roast offers a vibrant, fruity, and juicy profile with notes of pink grapefruit juice, orange blossom honey, and a hint of cacao.

Original roaster or listing source

Pura Vida

Poas Volcano, Costa Rica | Himalayas, Nepal · Washed and Honey Blend

A dark roast that provides a smooth, full-bodied flavor with notes of deep dark chocolate and creamy honey.

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: Cortez Coffee Company

Documented physical retailers
Cortez Coffee - The Roastery
Historical source note (not live inventory): The brand's physical roastery and shop located in Tempe, Arizona, where customers can purchase bags of coffee in person.
Physical
Documented online sources
Cortez Coffee Company's online shop
Historical source note (not live inventory): The brand's primary e-commerce platform offering single-origin beans, blends, and subscription services.
Website

I was able to verify that Cortez Coffee Company operates a physical roastery in Tempe, Arizona, and maintains a robust e-commerce website for direct-to-consumer sales; no other third-party retail partners were identified.

These references come from public store locators, retailer listings and brand materials. Last checked Nov 15, 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 2026-10-17. 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 direct relationships with farmers, I could not verify a public, comprehensive list of specific farm names for their current coffee lineup.

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