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GABEE Coffee

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for GABEE Coffee; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Farm level
TagsGABEE CoffeeColorado coffee roastersPanamaIndependentFarm levelRoasts in-house
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Gabee Coffee is a specialty roastery and cafe in Boulder, Colorado, founded by South Korean coffee professionals with international experience. They focus on small-batch, precise roasting of 100% organic beans to highlight the unique characteristics of rare, high-end origins. The shop serves as both a community hub and a laboratory for coffee education and exploration.

Ownership
Gabee Coffee is an independent, family-owned specialty coffee roastery founded by Ho Young Chae and Hyo Jung Kim.
Founded
2018
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
The brand is known for its high-quality, 100% organic coffee, precise small-batch roasting techniques, and the expertise of its founders, including a US Roaster Championship finalist and a certified Q Grader.
Sourcing countries
Panama
Farm-level sourcing
The brand emphasizes sourcing 100% organic beans from world-renowned origins. For their high-end, rare offerings like the Panama Geisha, they provide specific details including the farm name, region, and processing methods.
Notable coffees
  • — 2025 Panama Geisha Special (Natural) - El Velo Farm
Documented coffee offerings

Coffees researched from GABEE Coffee

These are examples recorded during editorial research on Oct 27, 2026. They are not a live product feed. The coffee, lot, price, and availability may have changed. We have not necessarily brewed these coffees ourselves.

YEMEN MOCCA Pearl of Tehama Mattari

Sana’a Governorate, Yemen · Natural

This coffee offers a rare glimpse into the birthplace of commercial coffee cultivation with flavors derived from traditional mountain valley farming.

Original roaster or listing source

Kenya Nyeri Ndiaini AA

Nyeri County, Central Kenya · Fully washed, dried on raised beds

This coffee showcases the vibrant acidity, clarity, and structure that have made Kenyan coffees world-renowned.

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: GABEE Coffee

Documented physical retailers
GABEE Coffee
Historical source note (not live inventory): The brand operates a physical coffee shop and roastery located at 3040 28th St, Boulder, CO.
Physical
Documented online sources
GABEE Coffee's online shop
Historical source note (not live inventory): The brand sells its roasted coffee beans and gift cards directly through its official website.
Website

I was able to verify that GABEE Coffee operates a single physical location in Boulder, Colorado, and maintains an e-commerce platform on their official website; no other third-party retail partners were identified.

These references come from public store locators, retailer listings and brand materials — last checked Nov 8, 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 2026-10-15. 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 highlights sourcing from world-renowned origins, their public website currently only provides detailed farm-level transparency for their flagship Panama Geisha offering.

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