Shade grown high in the forests, inside an Ecological Reserve and migratory bird flyway of Mexico, our Relationship Coffees (Nayarit Sweet Suite™) are simply some of the sweetest, richest coffees produced on this planet. Small family co-ops cultivate these heirloom varieties sustainably. We travel to these communities and continue to support their sustainable agriculture by paying premium, above-market prices. We also work directly with the importer to support a unique, quality-based profit-sharing plan which is bringing improved processing tools and living standards to the area. Try these amazing coffees here. Take a tour of the area here.

Organic coffees have been farmed and processed without the use of pesticides, herbicides, fungicides or other synthetic chemicals. Our roasteries are certified by the Washington Department of Agriculture. Enlighten your senses! Our line of Certified Organic Coffees is comprised of three unique Raven's Brew proprietary blends and our Dharma Beans™ line of single origin coffees. Try our Organic Coffees here. Our green coffee buying philosophy results in most of our coffees being shade grown and bird friendly. Shade-grown coffee produces superior flavor compared to full-sun coffee and provides food and shelter for songbirds, as well as habitat for other species of animals and plants. Shade trees reduce erosion through their extensive root systems and their fallen leaves contribute nutrients to the soil, reducing the need for chemical fertilizers. All coffee grown in India is shade-grown - tour a coffee growing region in southern India here.
Typically, the green coffee bean is, immediately upon harvest, extracted from the delicious red fruit in which it develops. This process is called "washing" the coffee. Traditional washing methods use about 5 gallons of water to wash about 1 lb of coffee beans. The contaminated water must be processed (which uses more energy) before releasing it into the environment.

The “Natural” method of processing allows the beans to remain in the fruit and dry naturally in the sun, saving both water and energy. In addition, the beans become imbued with the sweetness and perfume of the luscious fruit, producing a coffee with unparalleled body and exotic aromas. Good for the planet and your tastebuds!

We use naturally processed coffees in many of our blends: Bruin Blend^®, Deadman's Reach^®, Resurrection Blend^®, Three Peckered Billy Goat^®, Skookum Blend^®, DeCaf Skookum Blend^® and Wicked Wolf^®. We also have a number of 100% naturally processed coffees: Cherry Karma™, Espresso Chocolon™, Organic Mahogany Sweets™ and Organic Sumatran. You can try our Blends here, our Organic Coffees here, and our DeCafs here.