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SONDER Coffee & Tea

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for SONDER Coffee & Tea; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Farm level
TagsSONDER Coffee & TeaColorado coffee roastersGuatemalaColombiaIndependentFarm levelRoasts in-house
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Sonder Coffee & Tea is a Denver-based specialty coffee roaster and cafe operator that focuses on small-batch roasting and thoughtful sourcing. The brand emphasizes the human connection behind every cup, offering a curated selection of coffees alongside house-made syrups and loose-leaf teas. They operate multiple locations in Denver, serving as both a community hub and a destination for coffee enthusiasts.

Ownership
Sonder Coffee & Tea is an independent, craft coffee and tea shop founded by three friends in Denver, Colorado.
Founded
2016
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
The brand is known for its high-quality, small-batch roasted coffee, house-made syrups, and a welcoming, community-focused atmosphere.
Sourcing countries
Guatemala · Colombia
Farm-level sourcing
The brand sources from smallholder farms and identifies specific lots or washing stations, such as La Hermosa or Lote Collectivo Hoja Blanca in Guatemala and Quebraditas in Colombia. They emphasize direct relationships and stories behind the beans, often highlighting the specific producer or farm origin for their single-origin offerings.
Notable coffees
  • — Guatemala La Hermosa Organic
  • — Guatemala Lote Collectivo Hoja Blanca
  • — Colombia Quebraditas
Documented coffee offerings

Coffees researched from SONDER Coffee & Tea

These are examples recorded during editorial research on Oct 29, 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.

GUATEMALA | Lote Collectivo Hoja Blanca

Hoja Blanca, Huehuetenango, Guatemala · Washed Process

This coffee features rich dark chocolate and walnut brownie flavors with sweet, jammy notes of cherry, pomegranate, and raspberry.

Original roaster or listing source

COLOMBIA | Planadas

Planadas, Huila, Colombia · Washed Process

A light-bodied coffee with bright, juicy notes of tropical fruit, green apple, and tart cherry, balanced by creamy caramel and brown sugar sweetness.

Original roaster or listing source

Instant Espresso

Acatenango, Guatemala · Washed Process

This instant coffee offers a sweet and clean profile with notes of chocolate, black tea, jasmine, and a creme brulee-like creaminess.

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.

Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-16. 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 identifies as an independent company founded by three friends, the specific names of the founders are not publicly disclosed in the reviewed materials.

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