Direct-Trade Origins

Six countries. Direct relationships with the growers who make everything possible.

ChocoJava sources coffee, cacao, and tea directly from partners across six origin countries, paying above market and committing to multi-year offtake.

Ecuador

Single-origin cacao from the Los Rios and Manabi regions, plus select high-altitude coffee lots.

Peru

Washed arabicas and heirloom cacao from smallholder cooperatives, secured on multi-year contracts.

Madagascar

Fruit-forward Sambirano Valley cacao, prized for its distinctive citrus and red-fruit profile.

Ethiopia

Heritage arabica from Yirgacheffe, Sidamo, and Guji, purchased at direct-relationship premiums.

Colombia

Washed and honey-processed micro-lots from Huila, NariƱo, and Antioquia.

Rwanda

Estate teas and specialty coffees from women-led cooperatives in the Western and Northern Provinces.

Practice

How direct trade works at ChocoJava

Multi-year commitments

We contract multiple harvests at a time, giving growers the certainty they need to invest in their farms and communities.

Above-market pricing

All origin purchases are priced above the applicable Fairtrade minimum, with quality bonuses on top.

On-the-ground presence

Our sourcing team visits every partner origin annually, and hosts growers at our Dallas roastery.