The roasters writing the coffee scene in Tucson: who they are, where they source from and where to drink it.
The roasters writing the coffee scene in Tucson. who they are, where they source from, and where to drink the result.
Exo Roast Co. on North 6th in Tucson is the Fourth Avenue cafe-roastery serving the heritage chiltepin pepper cold brew, small-batch roasting since 2009.
Sources from: Ethiopia, Colombia, Honduras, Mexico
How they serve: Espresso, Filter, Cold brew, Whole bean retail
Presta on Avenida del Convento at Mercado San Agustin in Tucson is the Nordic-style specialty coffee roaster, with espresso, pour-over and the original cafe.
Sources from: Ethiopia, Kenya, Colombia
How they serve: Espresso, Filter, Pour over, Whole bean retail
Yellow Brick on North Country Club in Tucson is a single-origin specialty coffee roaster and cafe, with pour-overs, espresso and a flagship bar.
Sources from: Ethiopia, Guatemala, Brazil
How they serve: Espresso, Filter, Pour over, Whole bean retail
Cartel Coffee Lab on East Broadway in Tucson is the Tempe-Tucson specialty coffee roaster's downtown cafe, with single-origin espresso and house pastry.
Sources from: Ethiopia, Colombia, Honduras
How they serve: Espresso, Filter, Pour over, Whole bean retail
Raging Sage on North Campbell in Tucson is the Sliker family coffee roaster (since 1998), with in-house roasted beans and a dog-friendly patio cafe.
Sources from: Ethiopia, Colombia, Sumatra
How they serve: Espresso, Filter, Whole bean retail
Caffe Luce on East University in Tucson is the U of A Main Gate Italian-leaning coffee roaster, with multiple cafe locations and student-friendly seating.
Sources from: Italy blend, Ethiopia, Brazil
How they serve: Espresso, Pour over, Whole bean retail