Skip to main content
Who Makes The
BEST COFFEE
US Brand Directory
Denver, Colorado, Colorado · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive

Kabod Coffee

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Kabod Coffee; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Origin / region level
TagsKabod CoffeeColorado coffee roastersEthiopiaIndependentOrigin / region levelRoasts in-house
Visit Kabod Coffee's site

Kabod Coffee is a Denver-based specialty roaster dedicated to bridging the gap between Ethiopian coffee farmers and consumers. They specialize in small-batch roasting of unblended, single-source organic beans to preserve the distinct flavor profiles of Ethiopia's diverse coffee-growing regions.

Ownership
Kabod Coffee is an independent, family-owned business founded by Muluye Hailemariam.
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
The brand is known for its exclusive focus on 100% organic, single-source Ethiopian coffee that is never blended with beans from other regions or countries.
Sourcing countries
Ethiopia
Farm-level sourcing
The brand sources its coffee from small family farms across specific Ethiopian regions. While they emphasize direct relationships and fair-trade practices, they market their coffees by region rather than by specific farm or producer names.
Notable coffees
  • — Sidamo
  • — Harar
  • — Wollega
  • — Jimma
  • — Yirgacheffe
Documented coffee offerings

Coffees researched from Kabod Coffee

These are examples recorded during editorial research on Oct 25, 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.

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.

Verify original product sources

Retailer information: Kabod Coffee

Documented physical retailers
Kabod Coffee (Denver International Airport)
Historical source note (not live inventory): Operates multiple cafe locations within the Denver International Airport, including sites near gates B24 and B89.
Physical
Documented online sources
Kabod Coffee's online shop
Historical source note (not live inventory): The brand's primary digital storefront selling 1lb, 3lb, and 5lb bags of single-origin Ethiopian coffee.
Website

I verified that Kabod Coffee operates multiple physical cafe locations within the Denver International Airport and maintains a dedicated Shopify-based online store 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 6, 2026. They are research links, not proof of current stock or a buying recommendation. Verify availability, price and location directly with the source.
In the news

Recent news and media coverage about Kabod Coffee, as documented by outside outlets. We link to the original reporting and do not rewrite or endorse it.

2026-03-03 · CLM Magazine
Colorado Court of Appeals Recognizes Contractual "Fees on Fees"

The Colorado Court of Appeals issued a ruling in a case involving Kabod Coffee and its landlord, 1046 Munras Properties, L.P., regarding the interpretation of contractual attorney fee provisions. The court determined that the landlord was entitled to recover "fees on fees"—the costs incurred while enforcing a fee award—following a dispute over the coffee company's lease obligations.

Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-16. 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. The exact founding year of the company is not explicitly stated on their website or in public news coverage.

Your coffee interests. Every section.

Learn something new, follow the people behind your cup, or explore by flavor and tags.