Our Specialty Goods

Los Angeles-based Alaya Tea was founded by Esha Chhabra and Smita Satiani. Inspired by their travels through India's northeastern mountains, they created a company to celebrate the region's tea-growing communities. Women form the backbone of agriculture across these areas—from Darjeeling to Assam to Uttar Pradesh. Alaya Tea honors these women and their vital role in the world's tea-growing regions.

Creating the sustainable future of coffee by electrifying coffee roasting, improving the lives of coffee farmers through Living Income Pricing, and helping retailers achieve a lower carbon footprint.

Fermensch crafts small-batch, artisanal kombucha using organic ingredients and traditional fermentation methods. Their commitment to quality and sustainability is evident in every bottle, with unique flavor profiles that complement our coffee offerings. We're proud to serve their locally-produced, probiotic-rich kombucha as a refreshing alternative beverage option.

Cloudforest is a Portland-based chocolate maker featuring single-estate Ecuadorian cacao. From roasting to final refining, all processes are handled locally at Sebastian's chocolate factory. In 2021, Cloudforest opened a storefront serving their chocolate creations alongside house-made pastries, coffee, tea, ceramics, and art. You'll find Cloudforest chocolate in our house mocha and seasonal offerings.

Born in a family kitchen in the 1990s, La Placita began with a mission to recreate authentic Mexican street-style potato chips. Founded in Los Angeles in 1992, their name pays homage to the public squares at the heart of traditional Mexican towns where street food vendors thrive. Their artisanal, small-batch approach delivers authentic homemade Mexican flavors.

A family-owned bakery in Long Beach, CA, specializing in creative plant-based treats including their popular pop-tarts, turnovers, coffee cake, muffins, and scones. They also offer gluten-free options for those with dietary restrictions, ensuring everyone can enjoy their delicious baked goods.

A local bakery in Santa Ana, renowned for its traditional Mexican pastries. Known for their commitment to quality and authenticity, their pan dulce has become a beloved staple in the community.

SOLRAD is a specialty food company in Whittier run by Chef Teo Montoya, his wife Melissa Montaya, and partner Justin Graham. They specialize in "Mexican-Americana" fare, crafting small but soulful breakfast burritos that blend traditional Mexican cooking with American influences, accompanied by their kickin' housemade salsas.

Alma Semillera's mission is to preserve and revitalize ancestral Mesoamerican foodways by incorporating traditional foods into modern lifestyles. They focus on reclaiming health, deepening cultural connections, and promoting environmental and social responsibility. You can find Alma Semillera's products in our house horchata and seasonal offerings.

Cloudforest is a Portland-based chocolate maker featuring single-estate Ecuadorian cacao. From roasting to final refining, all processes are handled locally at Sebastian's chocolate factory. In 2021, Cloudforest opened a storefront serving their chocolate creations alongside house-made pastries, coffee, tea, ceramics, and art. You'll find Cloudforest chocolate in our house mocha and seasonal offerings.

A family of 5th generation beekeepers producing award-winning, 100% pure raw honey harvested from the clover fields of Montana. Their commitment to quality is evident in their motto: 'Nothing added, nothing taken.' You'll find their premium honey featured in several of our specialty drinks and available for purchase in our shop.

Though Sally & Esar have backgrounds in specialty coffee, they found their true passion in the mindful tradition of sourcing, blending, and serving Indian chai. Soul Chai creates small batches with a focus on balance and sustainability, using a low-waste production method that makes their chai accessible to both plant-based eaters and those seeking a soul-warming beverage.

Fellow designs and manufactures premium coffee brewing equipment, from precision grinders to innovative travel mugs. Known for their thoughtfully engineered products, Fellow creates tools that enhance every step of the coffee brewing process, focusing on quality and innovation in their hardware design.

Established in 1921, Hario has grown from a laboratory glassware manufacturer to become one of Japan's most respected makers of coffee equipment. Their high-quality brewing tools are cherished by coffee professionals and enthusiasts worldwide for their precision and craftsmanship.