Specialty Coffee Roasters — Est. 2014

Traceable.
Extraordinary.
Coffee.

We source directly from the world's most exceptional farms, roast with surgical precision, and deliver weekly to your door. Every bag tells a story.

Prospect
Currently Featured · Washed Process
Colombia La Riviera
Watermelon|Raspberry|Green Apple|Rose
Altitude 1,850m
Process Washed
Roast Light
Score 92.5
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Current Origins

001 / Colombia
La Riviera
Finca Las Nubes · Huila
Watermelon| Raspberry| Green Apple| Rose
Washed Light 92.5 pts
$22/ 250g
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002 / Ethiopia
Guji Natural
Shakiso Cooperative · Guji Zone
Blueberry| Dark Chocolate| Jasmine| Bergamot
Natural Light 91.0 pts
$24/ 250g
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003 / Kenya
Kamwangi AA
Kamwangi Factory · Kirinyaga
Blackcurrant| Tomato| Brown Sugar| Cedar
Washed Medium 93.0 pts
$26/ 250g
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004 / Guatemala
La Hermosa
Finca La Hermosa · Huehuetenango
Peach| Honey| Caramel| Almond
Honey Medium 90.5 pts
$20/ 250g
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005 / Panama
Geisha SLA
Hacienda La Esmeralda · Boquete
Jasmine| Lychee| Peach Nectar| Vanilla
Washed Light 96.0 pts
$85/ 100g
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006 / Yemen
Mocha Matari
Bani Matar District · Sana'a
Dark Fruit| Cacao Nib| Tobacco| Spice
Natural Med-Dark 90.0 pts
$38/ 250g
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Brew Methods

Pour Over
The purist's choice. Clean, bright, every nuance of origin character expressed with clarity.
Ratio: 1:16 · Temp: 93°C · Time: 3:30
AeroPress
Pressure and immersion combined. Concentrated, smooth, forgiving. World championship proven.
Ratio: 1:12 · Temp: 85°C · Time: 1:45
Cold Brew
Eighteen-hour cold steep extracts sweetness without acidity. Bold, chocolate-forward, endlessly refreshing.
Ratio: 1:8 · Temp: 4°C · Time: 18hr
Siphon
Theatre and science in equal measure. Vacuum pressure produces a cup unlike any other method.
Ratio: 1:15 · Temp: 96°C · Time: 4:00
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Recognition

2024
Best Specialty Roaster — Midwest
Specialty Coffee Association · Annual Awards
2024
USBC Qualifier · Best Filter Roast
US Barista Championship · Chicago Qualifier
2023
Top 10 Roasters in America
Food & Wine Magazine · Annual Guide
2023
Good Food Award · Outstanding Coffee
Good Food Foundation · San Francisco
2022
Direct Trade Transparency Award
Coffee Review · Transparency Certification
2021
Rising Roaster of the Year
Sprudge · Annual Recognition Program
2020
Best New Coffee Bar · Chicago
Chicago Tribune · Best of Chicago Issue

Fresh coffee.
Every week.
Never settle.

We roast to order, ship the same day, and rotate origins so you're always tasting something new. Cancel anytime.

Explorer
Every 2 Weeks · 250g
$22
per delivery + free shipping
  • Curated single origin
  • Tasting notes card included
  • Origin story & producer profile
  • Pause or skip anytime
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Collector
Weekly · 1kg
$68
per delivery + free shipping
  • Full rotation of all current origins
  • Competition & micro-lot access
  • Direct producer correspondence
  • Quarterly green bean allocation
  • 15% off retail + private events
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04 — Our Story

Built on direct relationships, not intermediaries.

Prospect Coffee was founded in 2014 with a single conviction: the best coffee in the world is grown by farmers who are never paid fairly for it. We set out to change that, one lot at a time.

Today we work with 23 farm partners across 11 countries, visiting each one annually, paying 30–60% above commodity price, and co-investing in processing infrastructure that allows farmers to experiment with novel fermentation and drying methods.

"The difference between commodity and specialty isn't just the cup — it's whether the farmer can afford to send their daughter to university."
— Marcus Webb, Head of Sourcing

Every bag we sell includes a QR code linking to the producer's story, their farm coordinates, and the exact lot's green bean analysis. Transparency isn't a marketing tactic. It's the foundation of what we do.

23
Farm Partners
11
Countries
60%
Above commodity price paid
4,200
Active subscribers
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Find Us

Chicago
1842 N. Milwaukee Ave
Wicker Park, Chicago IL 60647

+1 (773) 555-0182
Mon – Fri 6:30 am – 7:00 pm
Sat – Sun 7:00 am – 6:00 pm
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New York
94 Franklin St
Tribeca, New York NY 10013

+1 (212) 555-0447
Mon – Fri 7:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sat – Sun 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Los Angeles
3120 Sunset Blvd
Silver Lake, Los Angeles CA 90026

+1 (323) 555-0091
Mon – Fri 6:00 am – 6:30 pm
Sat – Sun 7:00 am – 5:30 pm
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