Alterra Coffee
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
3.75(2)
Alterrra is a convenience format brand owned and operated by Mars Inc. most known for Freshpack pouches for Flavia machines.
Show moreAlterra Coffee is a coffee roaster from Milwaukee, WI United States. We have 2 cataloged roasts with 2 total reviews with a score of 3.75.
| Name | Roast Level | Bean Source |
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4.00(1) |
Light | - |
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3.50(1) |
Medium | - |
Top Reviews(2)
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Theo Chan, Managing Editor1365 roasts rated, avg score of 4.29
4.00 - Average
4.50 - Aroma
4.00 - Finish
3.50 - Flavor
4.50 - Acidity
4.00 - Balance
Makes a solid cup of decaf with an appealing aroma, and simple, clean mouthfeel. It lacks any distinctive flavor characteristic outside of being lightly chocolate and citrus, but it drinks very easy. I do think Alterra's description here of fresh and smooth is accurate.
Decent institutional decaf is not easy to find, so I am probably grading this slightly higher than I would at home.Cupping Method:I had this out of a Flavia machine at a medical office in Acton, MA. It extracts pretty well though I can't imagine this format is very sustainable.
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Theo Chan, Managing Editor
1365 roasts rated, avg score of 4.29
3.50 - Average
Smooth, straightforward donut shop blend style coffee with a good balance of acidity, a bit of (I think) natural sweetness. Doesn't have a distinguishing characteristic and there's a bit of woodiness.
The pouch format annoys me, but apparently they are recyclable?Cupping Method:At a doctor's office in Acton, MA on a Flavia Creation machine
Traits: smooth
Editor's Overview
Over time, however, the founders felt that Mars’ direction didn’t entirely align with Alterra’s original vision of a hands-on, community-oriented coffee company. In 2013, the founders decided to split from Mars and rebrand under a new name, Colectivo Coffee. This allowed them to continue crafting coffee independently in Milwaukee, with a focus on quality beans, sustainable sourcing, and small-batch roasting. Mars retained the Alterra name and continued producing coffee under the label for their office-oriented business.
Following the rebrand, Mars integrated the Alterra name into its Flavia system, which serves coffee and tea in single-serve packets for workplace and office environments. Today, Alterra-branded coffee remains a staple within the Flavia system, allowing Mars to offer a wide range of coffee options to businesses globally. The original founders, however, continue their work under Colectivo Coffee, focused on serving customers in a local, craft-focused environment.
