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Land of a Thousand Hills

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Land of a Thousand Hills; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Farm level
TagsLand of a Thousand HillsAlabama coffee roastersRwandaIndependentFarm levelRoasts in-house
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Land of a Thousand Hills is a mission-focused coffee company that sources specialty beans exclusively from Rwanda to foster economic stability and community development. Through their 'Collaborative Trade' model, they invest in local infrastructure, healthcare, and education for the farmers they partner with. The company roasts its coffee in Atlanta and operates several cafe locations across the United States.

Ownership
The company is independent and family-owned, founded by Jonathan Golden.
Founded
2006
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
The brand is known for its mission-driven 'Collaborative Trade' model, which focuses on sourcing specialty coffee exclusively from Rwanda to support economic and social development in farming communities.
Sourcing countries
Rwanda
Farm-level sourcing
The brand sources specialty-grade coffee directly from independent farmers and washing stations in Rwanda. They highlight specific microlots, such as the Nziza Collective, and emphasize direct relationships with farming communities rather than bulk blending.
Notable coffees
  • — Do Good Blend
  • — Nziza Collective Microlot
  • — Kira Ikawa
  • — Muraho Morning
  • — Single Origin Kivu Lake
  • — Rwanda Peaberry
In the news

Recent news and media coverage about Land of a Thousand Hills, as documented by outside outlets. We link to the original reporting and do not rewrite or endorse it.

2026-04-27 · Bham Now
New coffee shop now open on Highland Avenue

Land of a Thousand Hills Coffee has officially opened its first Alabama location inside the Cortland Vesta apartment complex in Birmingham. The shop, which focuses on direct-trade coffee from Rwanda, is currently operating with limited hours as it prepares for a grand opening and the addition of lunch service.

Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-30. 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 user prompt mentioned a Birmingham, Alabama location, the company's headquarters and primary roasting operations are based in Roswell, Georgia, and the brand operates various independent cafe locations across multiple states.

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