At Mayorga, we believe in establishing true relationships with coffee farmers and working to understand their needs. Unfortunately too many of the FEW coffee roasters that travel to coffee farms tend to do so for “photo ops” to be used in marketing. My role with Mayorga is centered around establishing, developing, and ... More
On one of my recent trips to my beautiful homeland, I visited the community of San Lorenzo, located in the region of Tarrazú. San Lorenzo is part of the Community Coffee Program from Cooperative Tarrazú—and our supplier of Costa Rican coffee. After visiting our partner farm in San Lorenzo, Ricardo ... More
I was asked to contribute a blog post to CNBC.com for earth week. The link is below. We'd love some feedback. http://www.cnbc.com/id/100665436 More
We've just finalized our latest video showcasing our Farmer Friendly sourcing principles. This video is really special to us because it highlights our commitment to living out our company vision. We hope you enjoy it and that it gives you an appreciation for the passion and effort that it takes ... More
Wheaton, MD – April 11, 2013 – Mayorga Coffee has opened its first Café Latino location in Westfield’s Wheaton Mall. The location, in front of the new Costco Wholesale, is brightly wrapped with Mayorga’s logo, a map of Latin America, and a quote from Martin Mayorga explaining the location’s focus ... More
A lot of people ask me why we go through so much trouble with all of the inspections, certifications, licenses, and food safety audits, that require extra efforts. The fact is that some are legally necessary. However, we go above and beyond on all of necessary inspections AND we seek out further inspections/certifications. Why? ... More
In Latin America, most people start drinking coffee at a very young age. I began drinking my “café con leche” every morning as a child after my mom prepared coffee for everyone in the house. It was a part of our daily routine but more importantly, it was a part ... More
Join us in Washington DC for the Fabretto (www.fabretto.org) DC Night for Niños fundraiser at Georgetown University. Fabretto is honoring our very own Martin Mayorga that evening. Honoring Martin Mayorga Founder and President of Mayorga Coffee Supporter of Fabretto Chidren´s Foundation FABRETTO´S 20th ANNIVERSARY THURSDAY, JUNE 6th, 2013 GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY PWC PLAZA, HARIRI BUILDING Tickets ... More
We've been waiting months to release information on a new line of coffees that we know will revolutionize the industry while elevating standards for all self-proclaimed "foodies", “connoisseurs”, "coffee snobs", and “aficionados”. If you're a distinguished coffee drinker, you probably seek out the best Kopi Luwak coffees in the market. If ... More
In 2012, we imported over 800,000 pounds of organic certified coffee directly from cooperatives and family farms. We have led the organic movement for coffee in the mid-Atlantic, working under the National Organic Program regulations since 1999. It’s clear that we firmly believe in promoting natural products and protecting our ... More