Our Story
Our Story - About Desert Sun Roasters
Happy people make great coffee.
At Desert Sun Coffee Roasters, we believe in roasting organic coffee beans that are sustainably sourced to perfection, bringing out the perfect balance of flavor for each bean.
A coffee bean may travel up to 9,000 miles to land here in Durango, Colorado. To make that journey possible, we make deliberate choices to protect the well-being of the people and the environment - every step of the way.
We support economic independence for our farmers, organic growing, storage and processing for the beans, living wages and a work/life balance for our Desert Sun team, and unsurpassed service for our vendor partners and customers.
Solidifying our efforts, Desert Sun, as a member-owner of Cooperative Coffees, was awarded the 2020 Sustainability Award in the Business Model category by the Specialty Coffee Association.
Our Coffee
Our relentless pursuit of the perfect cup begins with top quality, USDA-certified, organic beans that we develop to maximize their unique characters and profiles. We roast with precision and love.
Supply Chain
We know the people and the farms that grow our beans. In support of these relationships, we support fair and ethical trade, economic opportunity and environmental stewardship.
More about our Coop & supply chain.
Community
Supporting our community is part of our founding ethos. We prioritize work/life balance, ample training and living wages for our team. It also means giving back and sharing good vibes here in Durango.
Meet our team or learn about fundraising in the community..