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San Diego, California, Washington · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive
Torque Coffees
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Farm & producer level
Visit Torque Coffees's site Torque Coffees is a specialty roaster dedicated to radical equity and precise, expressive roasting. By implementing a proportional pricing model that keeps 20% of revenue at origin, they aim to create a more sustainable and fair value chain for farmers. Their roasting philosophy centers on light and medium profiles designed to highlight the unique terroir and natural sweetness of each lot.
Ownership
Torque Coffees is an independent, founder-led company established by coffee industry veterans.
Founded
2022
Roasting
Roasts its own coffee.
What it's known for
The brand is known for its '20% Remain at Origin' model, which ensures 20% of the retail price of every bag is paid directly to the coffee producers. They are also recognized for their focus on light-to-medium roasts that emphasize sweetness, clarity, and fruit-forward profiles.
Sourcing countries
Costa Rica · Colombia · Ethiopia · Burundi
Farm-level sourcing
Torque Coffees maintains high transparency by naming the specific producers and farms behind their coffees. They prioritize deep, long-term relationships with a smaller group of producers rather than sourcing from a wide variety of origins. Every coffee is evaluated to ensure it can stand on its own, avoiding the use of filler or base coffees in their blends.
Notable coffees
- — Yellow Diamond - Francisca Cubillo (Costa Rica)
- — Jhon Vergara (Colombia)
- — Jorge Zuñiga (Colombia)
- — Edwin Martinez Reserve Lots
Sources used in this deep dive
- https://torque.coffee/
- https://torque.coffee/pages/producers
- https://torque.coffee/pages/our-coffees
- https://torque.coffee/pages/our-approach
- https://dailycoffeenews.com/2022/05/27/startup-torque-coffee-is-a-force-for-change-in-how-coffee-is-valued
- https://torque.coffee/blogs/brew-guides/coffee-roast-levels-explained-torque-coffees
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-09-29. It is not a review: we have not tasted this brand's coffee. Ownership, roasting and sourcing claims belong to the brand and its published materials. While the user prompt identified the brand as being based in Vancouver, Washington, all official company sources and documentation confirm the roastery and shop are located in San Diego, California.