What we do
At Volcafe Specialty, we connect roasters with exceptional coffees and the resilient supply chains behind them. Our work goes far beyond importing – we provide tailored sourcing solutions designed to support your goals, whether you’re seeking rare micro-lots, reliable blend components, or a strategic sourcing partner for the long term.
Here’s how we support roasters:
Global sourcing with local expertise
Through our Volcafe network of 15 origin operations, we maintain direct relationships with producers across the coffee belt. This boots-on-the-ground presence ensures quality, traceability, and sustainability at every step.
Customized coffee offerings
From curated lots to exclusive projects at origin, we match you with coffees that fit your flavor, sourcing, and storytelling needs.
Import & logistics services
For roasters managing direct trade relationships, we offer seamless import support—handling logistics while maintaining transparency and integrity.
Blend development & cupping support
With deep cupping expertise, we collaborate on blend creation, cup profile refinement, and quality control—so you can deliver a consistent, exceptional product.
Sustainability & long-term partnerships
We’re committed to building lasting, responsible supply chains that serve both producers and roasters. Our partnerships are grounded in transparency, shared values, and a drive to elevate coffee quality and impact.
Market intelligence
Our insights are grounded in real-world, on-the-ground research. Volcafe agronomists regularly visit farms, talk directly with producers, and walk the fields to observe plant health and local conditions firsthand. This approach gives our clients access to nuanced, origin-specific perspectives that go far beyond what the market data alone can show.
Price risk management
We help roasters mitigate market volatility by providing access to futures markets and crafting tailored risk management strategies. Whether you’re looking to lock in costs, smooth out pricing over time, or align purchasing with your financial goals, we bring clarity and confidence to your cost of goods.
Our team
Juan-Manuel Alvarez
What song or album pairs best with your morning coffee?
Coffee fuels my day—whether it’s Livin’ on a Prayer, Happy, or The Lazy Song, the music flows naturally with my day.
Julian Brunner
What is your ideal morning coffee ritual?
Nothing beats the combination of my trusty Aeropress and Comandante. Fresh ground and brewed coffee that is guaranteed to kick off my day the right way.
Matt Daks
Siobhan Gotleib
What is your ideal morning coffee ritual?
Anytime someone else makes me coffee, getting to share coffee with friends makes every cup sweeter.
Gabriela Mendez
What is your ideal morning coffee ritual?
Freshly ground beans, a calming V60 pour over ritual. It’s simple, but special. I enjoy the smell and quiet time before starting my day
Fernanda Mendez
What song or album pairs best with your morning coffee?
New Shoes Paolo Nutini - set the tone for the morning, bright and full of soul. Just like that first pour-over, turns the ordinary into joy.
Jael Ramirez
Madison Ryan
Gabriela Solis Gomez
What is a coffee memory you'll never forget?
When I saw a coffee roasting, the procees is amazing. I was with my dad and it was his coffee.
Adela Vargas
What is your ideal morning coffee ritual?
Alexandra Zepeda
What song or album pairs best with your morning coffee?
I wouldn't say a song or album in particular but I will say more of a genre: CUMBIA!
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Relationship to Volcafe
We are the North America branch of Volcafe, one of the world’s leading traders of Arabica and Robusta coffees – supplying the beans behind more than 66 billion cups of coffee each year.
Established in 1851, Volcafe brings nearly two centuries of expertise in the global coffee trade. As part of this trusted network, we’re proud to connect roasters and importers across North America with high-quality green coffee sourced directly from the world’s major coffee origins.
Global reach, local service
Our integration into the Volcafe group gives us access to a vast origin network that covers over 90% of global coffee production. With local teams on the ground in 15 origin countries, Volcafe ensures traceable sourcing, consistent quality, and responsible practices.
In North America, we combine this global strength with tailored support – offering expertise in green coffee procurement, quality control, risk management, and logistics. Whether you’re looking for spot offers or long-term supply, we provide the right solutions backed by a world-class trading network.
