Freshly Roasted by a Local Family Business

For over 30 years, Santa Lucia has operated as a small boutique family business, delivering some of the finest and freshest coffee to the Washington D.C., Maryland, Virginia areas and beyond. Today we are proud to be shipping our freshly roasted coffee nationwide.

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Nicaraguan Farm Direct

All of our coffee is sourced from the best farming regions in the high-altitude, shade-grown regions of Nicaragua renowned for producing some of the world’s finest coffee beans.

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Sustainable & Ethically Sourced

With traceability in mind the specialty coffee movement has helped us focus on working hand in hand with local farmers. We ensure that farming staff and personnel are treated fairly and supported for their hard work and dedication in the high mountains of Nicaragua

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Farm-Direct Coffee with a Positive Impact

We actively work towards supporting and improving the community by engaging in initiatives that empower and uplift local Nicaraguan farmers and residents. Santa Lucia has always believed in responsibility to the farms, and with fair pricing we always pay a premium to the grower for their beans. This in turn gives back more to the workers and is a core value to us.

 

Why Choose Us?

Specialty Coffee

We source only the top 20-25% of beans, meticulously selected for their quality, to ensure the finest beans are delivered for roasting and brewing in the U.S. Our coffee is roasted freshly with love within days of being delivered to your doorstep.

Family, Women, and Latin owned business

Jodi Lehr and Nicaraguan native William Gutierrez have successfully built the company from scratch into what it is today and are now proudly transitioning leadership to the second generation.

Farm-Direct

All coffee is sourced from the high-altitude mountains of Nicaragua, where we are committed to ensuring excellent working conditions for all our workers.

Sustainable

Shade-grown coffee and agroforestry practices, along with water conservation collectively support biodiversity, and farm resilience.

Customer Centric

We offer exceptional customer service and great coffee. From new products to last-minute orders, we’re committed to meeting customer needs, Including free expedited shipping on all orders over $40.

Local & Community rooted

For over 30 years, we’ve proudly served the greater DC community, along with our valued restaurant and retail partners. Our mission remains steadfast; We are committed to our core mission: to provide local, passionate, and hands-on service.

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Wholesale Coffee Program

As a full service company our goal is to create the perfect coffee program for our clients’ needs; predominantly restaurants, hotels, catering companies, retail stores and offices. With brewing equipment tailored to individual needs we match both whole beans or fresh packed pre-ground coffee programs in a variety of different packing formats

Equipment systems range from small brewers to large urn and pre-ground packaging formats include 1 ounce (used mostly for French press systems), 3, 5, 10 and 16 ounce coffee and whole beans are sold in 4 pound bags for wholesale and 1 pound bags through our online store. Equipment systems range in capabilities and budgets that can accommodate wholesale coffee needs of all shapes and sizes.

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Families that drink coffee together, stay together

Santa Lucia coffee is perfect for sharing around the breakfast table with friends and family, or gifting to loved ones. Its rich, inviting aroma brings people together, making every cup a moment to savor and connect with those who matter most.

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Sustainable Farming Practices

  • Shade-Grown Coffee: preserving biodiversity and improving soil health.

  • Agroforestry: Integrates trees with coffee crops, enhancing soil fertility.

  • Water Conservation Techniques: Utilizes drip irrigation to conserve water.

  • Composting and Mulching: Recycles organic waste to enrich soil and retain moisture.

  • Crop Diversification: Grows diverse crops alongside coffee to reduce risk and enhance farm resilience.

What Our Customer Say About Us

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Santa Lucia coffee is the only coffee I absolutely adore. I buy K cups and bagged for my French Press.

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Anne O.
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Tried the decaf in a restaurant and loved it

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I recently ordered the Classic Roast from Santa Lucia Estate Coffee, and I am absolutely thrilled with this product! As a coffee enthusiast, I’ve tried hundreds of brands, but this one truly stands out.

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Alias S.
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This is a 16 oz bag of Santa Lucia Estate Coffee Classic Roast, medium roast ground coffee. It arrived perfectly fresh and factory sealed. This coffee is special. It has a beautiful medium roast aroma.

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Sarah Q.
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This is a darker medium roast coffee that has a strong, fresh aroma as soon as you open the bag. I love the roasted coffee bean aroma that fills the room when I grind the beans and brew the coffee.

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Mark M.
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Best cup of coffee i ever had and ground to perfection, always smooth, never bitter.

Spectrum of coffee flavors

Exploring Our Diverse Coffee Roasts

Whether it's our lightest medium bodied Classic Roast, our darkest 2014 blend, or our exclusive SL cups, our diverse range of coffee roasts offers a full spectrum of flavors to satisfy any coffee lover's palate.

 

Santa Lucia Coffee

Fresh Roasted

Order bags to enjoy at home or gift to the coffee lovers in your life - you'll be impressed with the care and love behind every delicious cup.

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FAMILY TRADITION

GROWN AND ROASTED BY A LATIN AND WOMEN-OWNED FAMILY BUSINESS, THIS COFFEE SUPPORTS SUSTAINABLE FARMING PRACTICES AND UPLIFTS THE LOCAL COMMUNITY.

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Exceptional Quality

High-quality coffee beans grown in optimal conditions, resulting in a rich and nuanced flavor profile.

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Artful Roasting

Brings out the unique characteristics of the beans, resulting in a well-balanced, aromatic brew.

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Freshness

Roasted and packaged to preserve their aroma and flavor, providing a delightful and satisfying coffee experience.

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Our Support

Reach out/connect with us for all of your coffee needs or inquiries or even if you just want to talk about coffee with us. It’s our pleasure to help guide you through your coffee journey.

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