Our Approach
Every coffee we roast maps to two things: how it feels in the cup, and what it tastes like. Lively or syrupy. Modern and expressive or classic and grounded.
The Coffee Vibe Machine takes that seriously. Drag the puck, tap a feeling, and it matches you to the coffees that actually fit where you land. No quiz. No "notes of jasmine and bergamot, good luck." Just your vibe and your match.
The Drops are our blended coffees. Built to taste the same every time, even as the coffees inside them shift with the season. Start there if you want to know what Torque tastes like. Then go exploring.
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Cocoa Drop
Regular price $18.90 USDRegular priceSale price $18.90 USD -
Honey Drop
Regular price $19.35 USDRegular priceSale price $19.35 USD -
Decaf Drop
Regular price $20.40 USDRegular priceSale price $20.40 USD -
Demi Drop - Half Caffeine Blend
Regular price $23.10 USDRegular priceSale price $23.10 USD
Find Your Coffee Dream Team
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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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Jhoan Vergara & Nestor Lasso - Colombia
Peñas Blancas Coffee Processing Center is led by Nestor Lasso and Jhoan...
Upgrade Your Home Coffee
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Baratza Encore™ ESP - Essential Coffee & Espresso Grinder
Regular price $199.95 USDRegular price$229.00 USDSale price $199.95 USDSale -
Baratza Encore Home Coffee Grinder
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Baratza Sette 270Wi - Espresso Grinder Grind By Weight
Regular price $599.95 USDRegular price$649.00 USDSale price $599.95 USDSale -
Pinon Grinder by Pinecone
Regular price $650.00 USDRegular priceSale price $650.00 USD
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 |





