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Strait Coffee Roasters

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Strait Coffee Roasters; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Origin / region level
TagsStrait Coffee RoastersCalifornia coffee roastersColombiaEthiopiaIndependentOrigin / region levelRoasts in-houseAnaerobic
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Strait Coffee Roasters is a San Jose-based micro-roastery that utilizes clean-air, electric fluid-bed roasting technology to maintain consistency in small batches. The company prioritizes precision and clarity, aiming to showcase the unique terroir of its single-origin offerings. They operate primarily through local farmers' markets and direct-to-consumer subscriptions.

Ownership
Strait Coffee Roasters is an independent, family-owned business managed by founder Austin Griffith.
Founded
2023
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
Strait Coffee Roasters is known for its meticulous, small-batch approach to roasting, specifically focusing on light-roast, single-origin specialty coffees.
Sourcing countries
Colombia · Ethiopia
Farm-level sourcing
The brand focuses on single-origin coffees and emphasizes transparency in the processing of its beans. While they highlight specific regions and processing methods, they generally do not publish detailed farm or producer names for every offering.
Notable coffees
  • — Colombian CGLE - Las Margaritas
  • — Sidama Hamasho Natural
Documented coffee offerings

Coffees researched from Strait Coffee Roasters

These are examples recorded during editorial research on Oct 30, 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.

#62 - Yemen - Sana'a - Alchemy XI Natural Yemenia

Sana'a, Yemen · Natural

This coffee offers a complex and unique profile characteristic of high-quality Yemenia beans.

Original roaster or listing source

#61 - Colombia - CGLE Cerro Azul - Hybrid Washed Gesha

Cerro Azul, Colombia · Hybrid Washed

A refined Gesha variety known for its delicate floral aromatics and bright acidity.

Original roaster or listing source

#60 - Panama - Bambito Estate - Washed Gesha

Bambito Estate, Panama · Washed

Features elegant notes of orange blossom and a clean, tea-like body.

Original roaster or listing source

#59 - Colombia - CGLE Las Margaritas - Washed Sudan Rume

Las Margaritas, Colombia · Washed

Displays a sophisticated profile with notes of honeydew, lemongrass, and yellow peach.

Original roaster or listing source

#57 - Panama - Los Pozos - Anaerobic Natural Gesha

Los Pozos, Panama · Anaerobic Natural

A vibrant and intense cup with heavy tropical fruit characteristics and complex fermentation notes.

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 2026-10-17. 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 transparency, specific farm-level details for all current offerings are not consistently documented on their public-facing website.

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