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Albuquerque, New Mexico · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive
CrudeLab Coffee
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Farm & producer level
Visit CrudeLab Coffee's site CrudeLab Coffee is an Albuquerque-based specialty roaster dedicated to sourcing and roasting high-end, innovative coffees. Founded by David Certain, the company leverages over 15 years of roasting experience to highlight the unique characteristics of its direct-sourced lots.
Ownership
CrudeLab Coffee is an independent, founder-led specialty coffee roastery operated by David Certain.
Roasting
Roasts its own coffee.
What it's known for
CrudeLab Coffee is known for its focus on cutting-edge, high-quality specialty coffee, particularly its direct-sourcing relationships with producers in Colombia.
Sourcing countries
Colombia
Farm-level sourcing
The brand emphasizes direct-sourcing and transparency, explicitly naming the farm and the producer for its single-origin offerings. Their sourcing model focuses on building personal relationships with growers to ensure quality and innovation.
Notable coffees
- — Johan Vergara Gesha (Finca Las Flores, Colombia)
Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-09-28. It is not a review: we have not tasted this brand's coffee. Ownership, roasting and sourcing claims belong to the brand and its published materials. The exact founding year of the company is not publicly disclosed on their website or available in reliable public records.