History
Founded in 1984, in Newport Beach CA as a roaster and successful Cafe. Now we have grown into a full wholesale operation on the west side of Santa Cruz CA.
Specialties
Alta Organic Coffee and Tea is dedicated to supporting the farmers, the processors, the importers/exporters and all those who bring us the beans that make the best cup of coffee around. Founded in 1984, first as a roaster then as a successful cafe, Alta was one of the first coffee roasters in the nation to switch to all-organic coffee. We adhere to the philosophy that coffee not only has great taste, it has to be okay for the planet. Located on the west side of Santa Cruz Ca, we are blessed with an environment that feels clean, healthy, and organic. Since coffee is grown in some of the most beautiful regions on the planet, we could never support farming practices that adversely affect the health of a landscape. From Ethiopia to Bali, Costa Rica to Peru, everywhere our beans come from must be treated well. Air-roasted, in our Siviez Roaster, we take notes on what works and what doesn't. We roast, then cup every variety of bean in order to ensure our customers are getting the right roast for each region's subtle needs. We create blends that round out the flavors and depth of many regions. Alta Coffee is the