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Talitha Coffee

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Talitha Coffee; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Farm level
TagsTalitha CoffeeCalifornia coffee roastersMexicoColombiaIndependentFarm levelRoasts in-house
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Talitha Coffee is a San Diego-based specialty roaster that integrates high-quality coffee production with a social mission to support survivors of human trafficking. The company operates its own roastery in the Barrio Logan neighborhood and maintains several cafe locations throughout the city. They focus on ethical sourcing and community-centered business practices to create sustainable recovery opportunities.

Ownership
Talitha Coffee is an independent, privately held company founded by Jenny and Robert Barber.
Founded
2022
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
The brand is known for its mission-driven approach to specialty coffee, specifically focusing on providing employment, training, and support networks for survivors of human trafficking.
Sourcing countries
Mexico · Colombia
Farm-level sourcing
The brand emphasizes ethical and sustainable sourcing practices. They identify specific origins and occasionally name individual farms, such as Finca Milán in Colombia, for their single-origin offerings.
Notable coffees
  • — Arise Signature Blend
  • — La Cañada (Mexico Single Origin)
  • — Finca Milán (Colombia Single Origin)
Documented coffee offerings

Coffees researched from Talitha Coffee

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.

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.

In the news

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

2025-12-26 · San Diego Union-Tribune
Would you pay $12 for a cup of coffee in San Diego?

Talitha Coffee Roasters surveyed over 200 customers regarding their willingness to pay for premium coffee amid rising industry costs. The company, which operates nine cafes under the Talitha and Lofty Coffee brands, noted that it adjusts prices annually based on the cost of goods.

2025-10-31 · San Diego Business Journal
Talitha Coffee Projects $75M Revenue This Year

Talitha Coffee has grown its footprint to 10 cafes and over 150 wholesale accounts, largely through strategic acquisitions including Café Virtuoso and The WestBean Coffee Roasters. The company, which employs survivors of human trafficking, also serves as the official coffee provider for the San Diego Convention Center.

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 highlights ethical sourcing and names specific farms for some single-origin coffees, a comprehensive list of all sourcing partners and their specific farm-level details is not fully disclosed on their website.

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