Our Approach
Discover light & medium roast, fruit-forward expressive coffees that shine with sweetness, clarity, and vibrant expression. At Torque Coffees, every roast—blend or single origin—is crafted with precision and purpose. And with our 20% Remain at Origin model, you’re not just tasting incredible coffee—you’re fueling radical fairness for the producers who make it possible.
All of our coffees have notes grouping each coffee based on these four attributes. And each coffee card has sliders with the relative scale of each. Torque Compositions (our Drops) are designed to consistently deliver each quadrants flavor profile even as the coffees in the blend change.
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Cocoa Drop
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Honey Drop
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Decaf Drop
Regular price From $22.10 USDRegular priceSale price From $22.10 USD
The Producers Who Create Our Coffees
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Edwin Martinez | Guatemala
On a high slope surrounded by the lush valleys and ridges, Finca...
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Alejandro Martínez | Mexico
The Martinez family has always lived in the Xalapa-Coatepec area in the...
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Francisca Cubillo | Costa Rica
Beneficio Las Lajas ranks as one of the most progressive, high-quality coffee...
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Juan Diego De La Cerda | Guatemala
We have been working with Juan Diego (aka the Silver Fox) since...
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Faysel Yonis | Ethiopia
Another stunning microlot from Faysel Yonnis, but this time from Yirgacheffe. In...
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Jhon Vergara & Nestor Lasso - Colombia
Peñas Blancas Coffee Processing Center is led by Nestor Lasso and Jhon...
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Understanding Compositions
Torque's blending philosophy prioritizes complementary terroir stacking—layering coffees from different altitudes (m.a.s.l.) and processing methods (washed, natural, honey) to achieve complexity unattainable in single-origin roasting. Component ratios adjust seasonally based on crop availability while maintaining Proportional Pricing© standards ensuring 20% retail price returns to origin across all blend components. Roast profiles range from medium (Agtron 55-65 for Cocoa Drop, Dark Drop) to light-medium (Agtron 65-75 for Honey Drop, Gum Drop), with end temperature and development time ratio (DTR) calibrated per Composition target. All Compositions maintain omni-roast versatility, performing across espresso and filter brewing methods through solubility optimization and Maillard reaction management during roasting.
| Attribute | Torque Compositions | Torque Single Origins | Commercial Blends |
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| Blend Methodology | Component rotation for flavor consistency | Unblended, single-farm coffee | Price-optimized commodity mixing |
| Flavor Stability | Consistent profile across seasonal batches | Terroir-specific, varies by harvest | Variable quality, lowest-cost sourcing |
| Component Traceability | All origins disclosed, named producers | Single farm/processing center | Anonymous multi-origin commodity |
| Return to Origin | 20% across all blend components | 20% to single producer | <5% (commodity trading) |
| Roast Philosophy | Omni-roast (espresso + filter compatible) | Light-medium (terroir preservation) | Dark (uniformity, defect masking) |
| Complexity Source | Terroir stacking (multiple altitudes/processes) | Single terroir expression | Inconsistent, undisclosed origins |
| Seasonal Availability | Year-round (component substitution) | Limited to harvest cycles | Year-round (quality fluctuates) |
| Quality Control | Cupping validation per batch | Single-lot quality assessment | Minimal QC, cost-driven |




