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Seattle, Washington · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive
Espresso Vivace
Ownership unverifiedRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Limited public info
TagsEspresso VivaceEl SalvadorIndiaUgandaEthiopiaBrazilIndependentLimited public infoRoasts in-house
Visit Espresso Vivace's site Espresso Vivace is a legendary Seattle-based coffee roaster and cafe that treats espresso preparation as a precise culinary art. Founded by David Schomer and Geneva Sullivan, the company is famous for its Northern Italian roasting style, which emphasizes sweetness and caramelization. They are also highly regarded for their extensive contributions to barista education and professional espresso technique.
Ownership
Espresso Vivace is an independent, family-founded business established by David Schomer and Geneva Sullivan.
Founded
1988
Roasting
Roasts its own coffee.
What it's known for
Espresso Vivace is widely recognized as a pioneering institution in the American specialty coffee movement, particularly for its research into Northern Italian-style roasting and its focus on achieving high caramelized sugar content in espresso.
Sourcing countries
El Salvador · India · Uganda · Ethiopia · Brazil
Farm-level sourcing
The brand focuses on sourcing mild Arabica beans to suit their specific roasting style, but they do not publicly disclose specific farm or producer names for their offerings. Their coffee program is centered on signature blends like Vita and Dolce, supplemented by a rotating selection of single-origin varietals.
Notable coffees
- — Vita Blend
- — Dolce Blend
- — Indian Malabar
- — Ethiopian Sidamo
- — Ugandan
- — Brazilian Clear
Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-09-30. 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 While the brand provides detailed information on their roasting philosophy and blend profiles, they do not publish specific farm-level sourcing data or producer partnerships on their website.