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Kaladi Coffee Roasters

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Kaladi Coffee Roasters; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Origin / region level
TagsKaladi Coffee RoastersColorado coffee roastersCosta RicaPeruMexicoIndependentOrigin / region levelRoasts in-house
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Kaladi Coffee Roasters is a Denver-based specialty coffee company dedicated to the precision of fluid-bed air roasting. By focusing on convection-based heat, they aim to produce clean, consistent flavor profiles while maintaining long-standing relationships with coffee cooperatives and estates. The company emphasizes community engagement and sustainable sourcing practices, operating multiple cafe locations in the Denver area.

Ownership
Kaladi Coffee Roasters is an independent, family-owned business led by Mark Overly.
Founded
1994
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
The brand is widely recognized for its commitment to fluid-bed air roasting, a technique pioneered by Michael Sivetz that uses convection heat to avoid the scorching often associated with traditional drum roasters. They are also noted for their practice of freezing coffee shortly after roasting to preserve freshness.
Sourcing countries
Costa Rica · Peru · Mexico
Farm-level sourcing
The brand sources from various cooperatives and estates, often highlighting specific regions or certifications like Fairtrade and Bird Friendly. While they maintain long-term relationships with producers, such as the Hacienda La Minita estate and Peruvian cooperatives, they generally market their coffees by origin and producer group rather than individual farm-level traceability for every offering.
Notable coffees
  • — Costa Rica Tarrazu Hacienda La Minita
  • — Mexico Chiapas Sierra Azul
Documented coffee offerings

Coffees researched from Kaladi Coffee Roasters

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.

Colombia Supremo Sur De Huila Dark Roast

Huila, Colombia · Washed

A dark roast version of their workhorse coffee that has become a customer favorite.

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: Kaladi Coffee Roasters

Documented physical retailers
Kaladi Coffee Roasters (1730 E Evans Ave)
Historical source note (not live inventory): Physical cafe location in Denver, Colorado, selling fresh roasted coffee by the pound.
Physical
Kaladi Coffee Roasters (2823 S Broadway)
Historical source note (not live inventory): Physical roastery and cafe location in Englewood, Colorado, selling fresh roasted coffee by the pound.
Physical
Documented online sources
Kaladi Coffee Roasters's online shop
Historical source note (not live inventory): The brand's official website offers a full range of coffee beans and concentrates for shipping.
Website

I was able to verify the brand's two physical cafe locations in Colorado and their official online store; no other third-party retailers were confirmed through the provided search results.

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 Kaladi Coffee Roasters, as documented by outside outlets. We link to the original reporting and do not rewrite or endorse it.

2025-09-26 · Fairtrade International
30 years of partnership in Peru for Kaladi Coffee

Kaladi Coffee Roasters celebrated a 30-year trading partnership with the CECANOR cooperative in Peru. The collaboration, which supports smallholder farmers and the Café Femenino organization, has been instrumental in the development of the roaster's flagship Peru Andes Gold blend.

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. While the brand mentions a founding date of 1994 in various public business directories, the exact founding year is not explicitly stated on their primary 'About' page.

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