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Albuquerque, New Mexico · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive

Slow Burn Coffee

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Slow Burn Coffee; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Farm level
TagsSlow Burn CoffeeNew Mexico coffee roastersHondurasColombiaEthiopiaIndependentFarm levelRoasts in-house
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Slow Burn Coffee is an Albuquerque-based roastery and café located in a historic adobe building in the Wells Park neighborhood. Founded in 2020, the company emphasizes a community-centric approach to specialty coffee, featuring a prominent in-house roaster and a curated selection of single-origin beans. They are dedicated to quality and education, offering public cupping sessions to engage with the local coffee culture.

Ownership
Slow Burn Coffee is an independent, locally-owned business founded by partners Jesus “Zeus” Zamora and Grey Smith.
Founded
2020
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
Slow Burn is known for its commitment to high-quality, small-batch single-origin coffees and its community-focused atmosphere in a historic adobe building. The roastery is highly regarded, with roaster Grey Smith previously recognized by Food & Wine as the best roaster in New Mexico.
Sourcing countries
Honduras · Colombia · Ethiopia
Farm-level sourcing
The brand focuses on specialty-grade single-origin coffees sourced from small farms. They provide specific details for their offerings, such as the Padilla family's Finca Expreso Paraiseño in Honduras, including information on the owner, varietals, and processing methods.
Notable coffees
  • — Honduras - Expreso Paraiseño
  • — Colombia - Embrujo Mr. Hat
  • — Ethiopia Yirgacheffe
In the news

Recent news and media coverage about Slow Burn Coffee, 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 2026-10-26. 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 for specific single-origin releases, a comprehensive list of all current sourcing partners is not publicly available.

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