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La Coop Coffee

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for La Coop Coffee; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Farm & producer level
TagsLa Coop CoffeeDistrict of Columbia coffee roastersGuatemalaIndependentFarm & producer levelRoasts in-house
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La Coop Coffee is a social enterprise that bridges the gap between Guatemalan coffee farmers and the Washington, D.C. community. By operating its own roastery and cafes, the brand ensures that value remains within the producing communities while providing customers with traceable, high-quality single-origin coffee. Their business model is deeply rooted in the founder's personal history as an agronomist and the son of a coffee farmer.

Ownership
La Coop Coffee is an independent, family-owned and operated business founded by Juan Luis Salazar Cano.
Founded
2020
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
La Coop Coffee is known for its direct-trade model that connects coffee farmers in Union Cantinil, Huehuetenango, Guatemala, directly to consumers in the Washington, D.C. area. The brand is recognized for its social enterprise approach, which empowers Guatemalan coffee growers through fair pricing and community development.
Sourcing countries
Guatemala
Farm-level sourcing
The brand sources exclusively from a cooperative in Union Cantinil, Huehuetenango, Guatemala, which was formed by the founder. They utilize a micro-lot approach that identifies the specific farm and individual farmer for their single-origin offerings. This direct relationship ensures farmers receive premiums significantly higher than standard export prices.
Notable coffees
  • — Juan Gonzalo Salazar
Documented coffee offerings

Coffees researched from La Coop Coffee

These are examples recorded during editorial research on Nov 9, 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.

Juan Gonzalo Salazar

Union Cantinil, Huehuetenango, Guatemala

This single-origin coffee showcases the unique qualities of the harvest from the specific farm and farmer who produced it.

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.

Verify original product sources

Retailer information: La Coop Coffee

Documented physical retailers
La Coop Coffee
Historical source note (not live inventory): Operates a physical cafe location at 500 Kennedy Street Northwest in Washington, DC.
Physical
La Coop Coffee
Historical source note (not live inventory): Operates a physical cafe location in Arlington, VA.
Physical
Documented online sources
La Coop Coffee's online shop
Historical source note (not live inventory): Sells bags of specialty coffee directly to consumers via their official website.
Website

I was able to verify the brand's own physical cafe locations in Washington, DC and Arlington, VA, as well as their direct-to-consumer online shop; however, the brand's wholesale partner page did not list specific third-party retail locations.

These references come from public store locators, retailer listings and brand materials — last checked Oct 11, 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 Coop Coffee, as documented by outside outlets. We link to the original reporting and do not rewrite or endorse it.

2025-04-23 · District of Columbia Office of Cable Television, Film, Music, and Entertainment
OCTFME RECOGNIZES LA COOP COFFEE AS THE APRIL 2025 LOCATION OF THE MONTH

The District of Columbia's entertainment office named La Coop Coffee as its 'Location of the Month' for April 2025. The recognition highlights the brand's role as a community hub and its unique roastery space, which has served as a backdrop for local media productions.

2024-12-03 · Daily Coffee News
La Coop Coffee Returns to DC with Flagship Roastery Cafe

La Coop Coffee opened a new flagship roastery and cafe in Washington, D.C.'s Manor Park neighborhood. The move allowed the company to expand its production space while maintaining its commitment to sourcing directly from Guatemalan coffee farmers.

Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-03. 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 emphasizes its micro-lot approach and names specific farmers, a comprehensive list of all current individual farm partners was not explicitly detailed on the website beyond the cooperative association.

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