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Cultivar Coffee

IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Origin / region level
TagsCultivar CoffeePeruMexicoEthiopiaGuatemalaCosta RicaKenyaIndependentOrigin / region levelRoasts in-house
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Cultivar Coffee is a Dallas-based specialty micro-roaster and cafe that treats coffee as an agricultural craft. Founded by two former baristas, the company prioritizes scientific precision in its roasting and brewing processes to highlight the unique characteristics of single-origin beans. They operate as a roaster-first business, supplying wholesale partners and serving the local community through their neighborhood coffee bars.

Ownership
Cultivar Coffee is an independent, family-owned business founded by Jonathan Meadows and Nathan Shelton.
Founded
2009
Roasting
Roasts its own coffee.
What it's known for
Cultivar is known for its commitment to the third-wave specialty coffee movement, focusing on precise, house-roasted single-origin coffees and small-batch blends. They are recognized for their scientific approach to roast development and brewing, as well as their role as a foundational specialty roaster in the Dallas coffee scene.
Sourcing countries
Peru · Mexico · Ethiopia · Guatemala · Costa Rica · Kenya
Farm-level sourcing
The brand sources coffee from various global origins and emphasizes partnerships with importers who support agronomy and processing training for farmers. While they highlight specific competition-winning lots, their general product descriptions typically focus on the origin, region, and processing method rather than consistently naming individual farms or producers for every offering.
Notable coffees
  • — Mexico Rancho El Separo (Cup of Excellence Winner)
  • — Yirguji
  • — Elevation Seasonal Blend
  • — Cream & Sugar Dark Roast
Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-09-29. 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. While the brand emphasizes sustainability and transparency, I could not verify a comprehensive list of every farm or producer for their entire current catalog, as they often list coffees by region or specific lot names rather than farm names.