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Land of a Thousand Hills Coffee Co.

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Land of a Thousand Hills Coffee Co.; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Origin / region level
TagsLand of a Thousand Hills Coffee Co.Georgia coffee roastersRwandaIndependentOrigin / region levelRoasts in-house
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Land of a Thousand Hills Coffee Co. is a mission-driven specialty coffee roaster that operates on a 'Collaborative Trade' model to support Rwandan farming communities. By reinvesting in local development initiatives such as healthcare, education, and clean water, the company aims to create sustainable economic opportunities for farmers. They roast their specialty-grade beans to order in the Atlanta area, emphasizing freshness and direct impact with every purchase.

Ownership
The company is independent and was founded by Jonathan Golden, who continues to lead its mission-driven coffee operations.
Founded
2005
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
The brand is known for its 'Do Good' mission and 'Collaborative Trade' model, which focuses on direct partnerships with coffee-farming communities in Rwanda to provide living wages and support local development projects.
Sourcing countries
Rwanda
Farm-level sourcing
The brand sources specialty-grade coffee directly from independent farmers and washing stations in Rwanda, specifically highlighting regions like Ruli and Kivu. While they emphasize direct relationships and name specific lots or collectives like the 'Nziza Collective,' they generally market their coffees by region or specific washing station rather than individual farm names.
Notable coffees
  • — Nziza Collective Microlot
  • — Single Origin Kivu Lake
  • — Single Origin Ruli Mountain
  • — Rwanda Peaberry
  • — Vooba Vooba Espresso
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Recent news and media coverage about Land of a Thousand Hills Coffee Co., as documented by outside outlets. We link to the original reporting and do not rewrite or endorse it.

Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-21. 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 company provides extensive information on their social impact and regional sourcing, they do not explicitly list the names of individual family farms, focusing instead on the broader farming communities and washing stations.

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