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Nederland, Colorado, Colorado · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive

Salto Coffee

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Salto Coffee; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Farm level
TagsSalto CoffeeColorado coffee roastersColombiaIndependentFarm levelRoasts in-house
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Salto Coffee is a specialty roastery based in the Rocky Mountains that focuses on small-batch production and community connection. By roasting at high elevation, they aim to craft flavorful coffee while maintaining a strong commitment to sustainability and ethical partnerships. The brand serves as a gathering place for locals and visitors, integrating their coffee culture with the outdoor lifestyle of the Colorado foothills.

Ownership
Salto Coffee is an independent, women-owned business founded by Karina and Marcus Luscher. It operates as a community-focused roastery and cafe in Nederland, Colorado.
Founded
2012
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
Salto Coffee is known for its high-altitude roasting at 8,200 feet and its role as a central community hub in Nederland. The brand is recognized for its commitment to ethical sourcing, particularly from women-led cooperatives and farmers.
Sourcing countries
Colombia
Farm-level sourcing
The brand emphasizes sourcing from women-led coffee cooperatives and individual farmers who utilize environmentally friendly practices. They provide specific details about producers, such as the La Choza project in Colombia led by Janeth del Carmen Narváez. Their offerings include a mix of seasonal single-origin coffees and signature blends.
Notable coffees
  • — La Choza (Colombia)
  • — Colombia Tolima Organic
Documented coffee offerings

Coffees researched from Salto Coffee

These are examples recorded during editorial research on Nov 5, 2026. They are not a live product feed. The coffee, lot, price, and availability may have changed. We have not necessarily brewed these coffees ourselves.

Colombia Tolima Organic

Tolima, Colombia · Washed

This medium roast offers notes of nougat, milk chocolate, and brown butter in a complex and consistent cup.

Original roaster or listing source

External 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.

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Retailer information: Salto Coffee

Documented physical retailers
Salto Coffee (Rollinsville)
Historical source note (not live inventory): Located inside Howling Wind Brewery, this location serves and sells retail bags of Salto coffee.
Physical
Nederland General Store
Historical source note (not live inventory): The former Salto cafe location continues to brew and sell Salto retail coffee bags.
Physical
Moxie Bread Co.
Historical source note (not live inventory): A community bakery in Louisville, Colorado, that carries Salto coffee.
Physical
Sunshine Coffee
Historical source note (not live inventory): A zero-waste coffee shop in Laramie, Wyoming, that serves Salto coffee.
Physical
Documented online sources
Salto Coffee's online shop
Historical source note (not live inventory): Sells various coffee roasts and subscription services directly to consumers.
Website

I was able to verify the brand's primary online store and several physical locations through their official website's 'Locations' page and industry news; however, I could not find evidence of the brand being sold in major national grocery chains.

These references come from public store locators, retailer listings and brand materials — last checked Oct 7, 2026. They are research links, not proof of current stock or a buying recommendation. Verify availability, price and location directly with the source.
In the news

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

2025-07-08 · Daily Coffee News
Salto Coffee Reaches New Elevations Outside Boulder, Colorado

Salto Coffee sold its long-standing cafe location in Nederland to the owners of the Gold Hill General Store & Pub. Simultaneously, the company expanded its retail presence by opening a new coffee bar inside the Howling Wind Brewery in nearby Rollinsville.

2025-01-22 · Daily Coffee News
Design Details: Mountainous Landscape Patterns at Salto in Colorado

Salto Coffee underwent a comprehensive rebrand that features new packaging designed in collaboration with MTPack Coffee. The updated aesthetic incorporates custom patterns and color-coding inspired by the alpine lakes and aspen trees of the surrounding Colorado landscape.

Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-02. 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 highlights a commitment to sourcing from women-led cooperatives, a comprehensive list of all current sourcing countries beyond Colombia was not explicitly detailed on their public-facing website.

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