Mexico Coffee (Organic, Fairtrade)
Chiapas, Mexico
This coffee features tasting notes of caramel, hazelnut, and stone fruit.
Original roaster or listing source US Brand Directory
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive
Philly Fair Trade Roasters
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Origin / region level
TagsPhilly Fair Trade RoastersPennsylvania coffee roastersGuatemalaPeruColombiaIndependentOrigin / region levelRoasts in-house
Visit Philly Fair Trade Roasters's site Philly Fair Trade Roasters began in 2010 when founder Joe Cesa partnered with others to launch a dedicated Fair Trade coffee company, building upon his experience micro-roasting in Philadelphia since 2002. The company currently operates a USDA-certified organic roasting facility located in Reinholds, Pennsylvania, and maintains a presence in Lancaster County. They are documented for their commitment to small-batch roasting and ethical sourcing practices that prioritize Fairtrade-certified cooperatives. The brand is recognized for its focus on sustainability and providing fresh, roasted-to-order coffee to retail, wholesale, and online customers.
Ownership
Philly Fair Trade Roasters is an independent, family-owned and operated business.
Founded
2010
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
The brand is known for its commitment to small-batch, USDA-certified organic, and Fairtrade-certified coffee. They are recognized for their focus on ethical sourcing and maintaining an organic-certified roasting facility in Pennsylvania.
Sourcing countries
Guatemala · Peru · Colombia
Farm-level sourcing
The brand sources coffee from various farming communities and cooperatives globally through trusted trade and import partners. While they emphasize direct relationships and name specific countries and regions, they generally do not publish specific farm or farmer names for their individual coffee offerings.
Notable coffees
- — Guatemala Coffee
- — Peru French Roast
- — Colombia Coffee
Documented coffee offerings
Coffees researched from Philly Fair Trade Roasters
These are examples recorded during editorial research. They are not a live product feed. The coffee, lot, price, and availability may have changed. We have not necessarily brewed these coffees ourselves.
Philly French Roast Coffee (Organic, Fairtrade)
This well-rounded and smooth roast features notes of dark chocolate, toasted nuts, and caramel.
Original roaster or listing sourceFamily Favorite Coffee Blend (Organic, Fairtrade)
This medium roast blend offers tasting notes of cinnamon, berry cordial, and toasted walnut.
Original roaster or listing sourceRwanda Kirorero (Organic, Fairtrade)
Rwanda
Tasting notes are not explicitly provided on the product page.
Original roaster or listing sourceEthiopia Coffee (Organic, Fairtrade)
Ethiopia
Tasting notes are not explicitly provided on the product page.
Original roaster or listing sourceExternal 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: Philly Fair Trade Roasters
Documented physical retailers
Historical source note (not live inventory): Carries the brand's coffee on store shelves.
Physical
Historical source note (not live inventory): Carries the brand's coffee on store shelves.
Physical
Documented online sources
Historical source note (not live inventory): Offers the full range of the brand's coffee, including subscription options and nationwide shipping.
Website
I was able to verify that the brand sells its coffee through its own website and at specific regional grocery chains like Whole Foods Market and Kimberton Whole Foods; however, the brand does not provide a public store locator tool to identify specific independent cafes or smaller specialty retailers that carry their products.
These references come from public store locators, retailer listings and brand materials. Last checked Nov 5, 2026. They are research links, not proof of current stock or a buying recommendation. Verify availability, price and location directly with the source.
Sources used in this deep dive
- https://phillyfairtrade.com/collections/retail
- https://phillyfairtrade.com/collections/coffee/products/85601
- https://phillyfairtrade.com/pages/wholesale-coffee
- https://phillyfairtrade.com/
- https://phillyfairtrade.com/collections/coffee
- https://phillyfairtrade.com/products/87437
- https://phillyfairtrade.com/products/85601
- https://phillyfairtrade.com/products/family-favorite
- https://phillyfairtrade.com/products/rwanda-kirorero
- https://phillyfairtrade.com/products/89441
- https://phillyfairtrade.com/pages/about-us
- https://phillyfairtrade.com/pages/organic-coffee-that-tastes-good-and-does-good
- https://phillyfairtrade.com/pages/retail-wholesale-coffee-in-york-pa
- https://phillyfairtrade.com/blogs/learn/facts-about-fair-trade-coffee
- https://platform.tracxn.com/a/d/company/535d02ace4b05065349b75e9/philly%20fair%20trade
- https://phillyfairtrade.org/about-us
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-04. 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 direct trade and relationships with cooperatives, specific farm-level data for their current coffee lineup is not publicly disclosed on their website.