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Urth Caffé

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Urth Caffé; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Farm level
TagsUrth CafféNevada coffee roastersEthiopiaPeruColombiaIndonesiaAfricaSouth AmericaIndependentFarm levelRoasts in-house
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Urth Caffé is a specialty coffee roaster and cafe chain that focuses on exclusively organic, heirloom-variety coffee. The company emphasizes sustainable, biodynamic farming practices and shade-grown cultivation to produce low-acid coffee. They operate their own roasting facility in California and maintain a strong focus on health-conscious, organic food and beverage offerings.

Ownership
Urth Caffé is an independent, family-owned business founded by Jilla and Shallom Berkman.
Founded
1991
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
Urth Caffé is widely recognized as America's first exclusively organic and heirloom coffee roaster. They are known for their commitment to shade-grown, pesticide-free coffee and for pioneering healthy, organic cuisine in their cafe locations.
Sourcing countries
Ethiopia · Peru · Colombia · Indonesia · Africa · South America
Farm-level sourcing
The brand works directly with farmers and cooperatives, often naming specific partners such as SNAP Specialty Coffee in Ethiopia and indigenous cooperatives in Colombia. They emphasize sourcing from heirloom coffee trees and require all farms to be certified organic by third-party inspectors. Their offerings include both signature blends and single-origin coffees.
Notable coffees
  • — Worka Chelbessa (Ethiopia)
In the news

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

2026-10-14 · Los Angeles Magazine
Urth Caffé Named Best Airport Grab-And-Go By USA Today

Urth Caffé's location at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) was voted the best airport grab-and-go food option in the 2026 USA Today Readers' Choice awards. The location is noted for serving the brand's exclusive Traveler's Blend, a certified organic heirloom coffee from East Africa.

2026-09-07 · KTLA
Southern California’s Urth Caffé is going international

The Southern California-based coffee chain announced plans to expand its international footprint by opening a new location in London’s Covent Garden. The new cafe is currently slated to open in 2027, marking a significant step in the brand's global growth strategy.

Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-27. 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 specific partnerships like SNAP Specialty Coffee and indigenous cooperatives in Colombia, they do not provide a comprehensive, public list of every individual farm or producer for all their coffee offerings.

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