“It’s not surprising that Seattle is home to almost 20 independent coffee roasters (and maybe more), but when it comes to overall quality and expertise, Fulcrum stands apart. Vice president and head of Fulcrum’s coffee program Blas Alfaro hails from five generations of Costa Rican coffee farmers.

In addition to bringing a wealth of boots-on-the-ground knowledge to coffee sourcing and roasting, Alfaro also focuses on sustainability through trusted relationships with coffee farmers — an especially important aspect when coffee-producing regions are the most affected by climate change.”