Editor's Overview
Since its founding in 1996, Portland Coffee Roasting has been dedicated to sourcing coffee directly from farmers and nurturing sustainable relationships with both them and the communities they support. Over the past two decades, the company has diligently cultivated enduring connections, bridging its local community with its farmers, customers, and partners. These connections form the core of Portland Roasting Coffee's business ethos, enabling the company to direct its efforts toward enhancing the world of coffee and elevating the well-being of individuals and the environment. From the outset, the company's mission has revolved around a steadfast dedication to global stewardship.
Portland Coffee Roasting's identity is deeply intertwined with establishing robust and enduring bonds within the global coffee community. The company is committed to being a business deeply rooted in relationships while maintaining a global perspective on progress. These enduring connections have served as the bedrock for numerous projects spanning from the origins of its coffee to beyond. It all began with the inaugural direct trade shipment from La Hilda Estate in Costa Rica and the first venture in 1999 with Finca El Paternal in Guatemala. These early experiences vividly demonstrated to Portland Roasting Coffee's customers the profound link between the coffee farming communities and the enjoyment of their morning cup of coffee.
Since those early days, Portland Roasting Coffee has tirelessly expanded upon its pledge to enhance the lives of the individuals it collaborates with, marking an ongoing journey of transformation and empowerment.