Anchor Blend
A balanced and approachable blend designed for everyday enjoyment.
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Salt Lake City, Utah · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive
La Barba Coffee
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Farm level
TagsLa Barba CoffeeUtah coffee roastersColombiaPeruEthiopiaRwandaGuatemalaIndependentFarm levelRoasts in-house
Visit La Barba Coffee's site La Barba Coffee is a Salt Lake City-based roaster dedicated to making specialty coffee approachable through a mix of reliable classic blends and adventurous single-origin selections. By focusing on precise, small-batch roasting and ethical sourcing, they aim to provide a consistent and elevated experience for both home brewers and wholesale partners. The company operates multiple cafe locations in Utah while distributing their coffee across the United States.
Ownership
La Barba Coffee is an independent, family-owned specialty coffee roaster founded by Josh Rosenthal.
Founded
2012
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
La Barba is known for its commitment to sourcing high-quality, sustainable specialty coffee and its precise, small-batch roasting methods. The brand is recognized for balancing approachable, consistent blends with exotic, single-origin offerings that highlight unique flavor profiles.
Sourcing countries
Colombia · Peru · Ethiopia · Rwanda · Guatemala
Farm-level sourcing
The brand emphasizes long-term relationships with producers and importers to source traceable coffees. They frequently identify specific farms or producers for their single-origin offerings, such as the Colombia Diego Bermudez and Ethiopia Musa Abalulesa, while maintaining a selection of consistent blends.
Notable coffees
- — Colombia Diego Bermudez Castillo Y-05 Lychee
- — Ethiopia Musa Abalulesa Honey
- — House Blend
- — Standard Espresso Blend
- — Anchor Blend
- — Deviation Espresso
Documented coffee offerings
Coffees researched from La Barba Coffee
These are examples recorded during editorial research. They are not a live product feed. The coffee, lot, price, and availability may have changed. We have not necessarily brewed these coffees ourselves.
Noche Oscura Blend
Ethiopia and Mexico
A dark, bold roast featuring notes of chocolate, marzipan, and apple butter.
Original roaster or listing sourceKenya | Kii
Kenya
A single-origin coffee from the Kii region.
Original roaster or listing sourceColombia | Las Perlitas
Colombia
A single-origin Colombian coffee.
Original roaster or listing sourceColombia | Diego Bermudez Castillo Y-05 "Lychee"
Colombia
A unique single-origin offering named for its specific varietal and processing profile.
Original roaster or listing sourceExternal 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: La Barba Coffee
Documented physical retailers
Historical source note (not live inventory): Physical cafe in Salt Lake City that sells the brand's roasted coffee beans.
Physical
Historical source note (not live inventory): Physical cafe in Draper that sells the brand's roasted coffee beans.
Physical
Historical source note (not live inventory): Local cafe chain in Salt Lake City that sells La Barba whole bean coffee.
Physical
Documented online sources
Historical source note (not live inventory): The brand's official website offers nationwide shipping for their coffee beans and merchandise.
Website
I verified the brand's two physical cafe locations and their official online store; I also confirmed through a partner cafe's website that they sell La Barba beans, though I could not verify a comprehensive list of the 'nearly 70' wholesale accounts mentioned in secondary reporting.
These references come from public store locators, retailer listings and brand materials. Last checked Oct 29, 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 La Barba Coffee, as documented by outside outlets. We link to the original reporting and do not rewrite or endorse it.
2026-10-29 · Sprudge
Is There Anything Scarier Than Running Out Of Coffee? La Barba Coffee was featured in a Sprudge editorial highlighting their Ecuador Hacienda La Papaya Typica Natural coffee. The coverage notes the coffee's flavor profile, describing it as sweet, fruity, and balanced with strawberry and apricot notes.
Sources used in this deep dive
- https://labarbacoffee.com/pages/locations
- https://saltandseek.com/blogs/coffee-shops/best-specialty-coffee-la-barba
- https://www.tenetcafe.com/coffee
- https://labarbacoffee.com/collections/all
- https://labarbacoffee.com/
- https://labarbacoffee.com/collections/all-coffees
- https://labarbacoffee.com/collections/blends
- https://labarbacoffee.com/pages/about
- https://labarbacoffee.com/pages/wholesale
- https://www.sltrib.com/artsliving/food/2019/04/01/this-salt-lake-roaster
- https://labarbacoffee.com/collections/subscriptions
- https://labarbacoffee.com/search
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/levi-rogers-39226425
- https://www.linkedin.com/company/la-barba-coffee
- https://leadiq.com/c/la-barba-coffee/5a1da56e2300005c00984094
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-06. 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 specific producers for many single-origin coffees, it does not consistently publish a comprehensive list of every farm partner for all products in its catalog.