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Mountain High Jz Coffee

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Mountain High Jz Coffee; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Farm level
TagsMountain High Jz CoffeeIowa coffee roastersGuatemalaIndependentFarm levelRoasts in-house
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Mountain High Jz Coffee is a family-owned specialty coffee importer and roaster based in Perry, Iowa. The company began in 2013 when the founders purchased land in Jutiapa, Guatemala, to develop a micro-lot farm for SL28 specialty coffee. They are documented for their direct-trade model, which involves managing their own production in Guatemala while supplying green and roasted coffee to retail and wholesale customers in the United States. The business also maintains a commitment to social responsibility by donating a portion of its proceeds to support education and housing for at-risk youth and returning citizens in Iowa.

Ownership
The brand is a family-owned and operated independent specialty coffee importer and manufacturer.
Founded
2013
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
The brand is known for being a direct-trade importer and producer of Guatemalan specialty coffee, specifically focusing on bringing high-quality green and roasted coffee from their own micro-lot in Jutiapa, Guatemala, to the Iowa market.
Sourcing countries
Guatemala
Farm-level sourcing
The brand sources coffee from their own micro-lot in the Oriente region of Guatemala and partners with other award-winning farmers. They emphasize a farm-to-cup model, specifically mentioning their own production and collaboration with local producers.
Notable coffees
  • — 12 oz Medium Roast Whole Bean
  • — 12oz Medium Dark Roast Ground
  • — Bourbon - Caturra- Huhuetenago - Washed Green Coffee
Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-23. 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 mentions a specific founding year of 2013 for their land acquisition in Guatemala, the exact year of the company's formal incorporation as a business entity in Iowa is not explicitly stated.

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