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Matriarch Coffee

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Matriarch Coffee; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Farm level
TagsMatriarch CoffeeMaryland coffee roastersRwandaColombiaIndependentFarm levelRoasts in-house
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Matriarch Coffee is a Baltimore-based specialty roaster dedicated to equitable and sustainable coffee practices. The company operates with a strong social focus, reinvesting profits into the empowerment of women in coffee-growing communities. They emphasize direct trade and meticulous roasting to highlight the unique characteristics of their sourced beans.

Ownership
Matriarch Coffee is an independent, minority-owned business established by four co-founders: Jean Christophe Rusatira, Ernest Asiedu, Michael Saunders, and Dulani Christian.
Founded
2020
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
The brand is known for its commitment to ethical, direct-trade sourcing and its social mission of donating 10% of profits to support women coffee farmers.
Sourcing countries
Rwanda · Colombia
Farm-level sourcing
The brand emphasizes direct relationships with coffee farmers and provides specific details for its single-origin offerings, such as the Gasharu farm in Rwanda. They source strictly high-grown coffees and focus on highlighting the work of specific producers and communities.
Notable coffees
  • — Gasharu Washed
In the news

Recent news and media coverage about Matriarch Coffee, as documented by outside outlets. We link to the original reporting and do not rewrite or endorse it.

2026-07-06 · Baltimore Business Journal
Local coffee company plans West Baltimore cafe, roastery complex

Matriarch Coffee has announced plans for a new $2.5 million facility in West Baltimore that will house a roastery, cafe, and barista training center. The project, which has already secured $1 million in grants, will serve as the company's new production hub as it prepares to vacate its current location at Harborplace.

Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-27. 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 provides detailed information on its Rwandan sourcing, specific farm names for its Colombian offerings were not explicitly detailed in the available public documentation.

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