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Vancouver, Washington, Washington · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive
Kafiex Roasters
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Farm level
Visit Kafiex Roasters's site Kafiex Roasters is a nationally recognized specialty coffee roaster based in Vancouver, Washington, dedicated to precision roasting and sustainable sourcing. Founded by Matthew and Seidy Selivanow, the company operates both a Coffee Lab and a Gastro Café, serving as a hub for coffee education and community engagement. They are committed to treating coffee with the same care as fine wine, fostering direct connections between consumers and coffee producers.
Ownership
Kafiex Roasters is an independent, family-owned business founded and led by Matthew and Seidy Selivanow.
Founded
2018
Roasting
Roasts its own coffee.
What it's known for
Kafiex is widely recognized for its award-winning small-batch roasting, having been named Roast Magazine's 2026 Micro Roaster of the Year. They are also noted for their educational approach to coffee, featuring unique brewing methods like siphon coffee and maintaining a strong focus on producer relationships.
Sourcing countries
Colombia
Farm-level sourcing
The brand emphasizes direct relationships with producers and frequently highlights specific farms and processing methods, such as their offering from Finca Milán. They source high-scoring microlots and competition-grade coffees, often providing detailed information about the farm and the specific processing technique used. Their sourcing strategy balances single-origin microlots with curated espresso blends.
Notable coffees
- — Julio Cesar Madrid – Finca Milán – Maypop Cultured Washed
- — Kundalini Espresso Blend
Sources used in this deep dive
- https://www.kafiex.com/collections/about
- https://www.roastmagazine.com/stories/roy-2026-kafiex
- https://www.oregonlive.com/dining/2026/05/this-award-winning-vancouver-coffee-roaster-treats-imported-coffee-beans-like-fine-wine.html
- https://www.kafiex.com/shop
- https://www.kafiex.com/collections/visit-us
- https://www.kafiex.com/collections/wholesale
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 highlights specific farms like Finca Milán, a comprehensive list of all current sourcing countries was not explicitly detailed on their website beyond their focus on producer-direct relationships.