We roast very small batches of ethically sourced premium specialty coffee beans. Each batch is handcrafted and unique, designed to bring forth the best in the coffee. Kustomcoffee is a very small award-winning micro-roastery based in Fairfax, Virginia. Each batch is handcrafted and unique, without reliance on computerized roast profiling. We work with carefully selected producers that pay their workers a living wage in their respective countries. Our sourcing partners ensure full transparency, grower education and oversight, and ship coffee packed at origin to guarantee freshness. We believe in honoring the labor growers put into their product, and try our hardest to keep origin flavors and health benefits of coffee intact when we roast. We label a coffee as organic when certifications are provided per USDA rules, but all our coffee is grown sustainably with attention to environmental impact. Certifications cost money — sometimes thousands of dollars — and the producer has to bear the cost. We'd rather they spend the money to benefit workers and improve cultivation practices than pay for a piece of paper. Every cup of coffee you drink changes lives a little at a time. Please ask where and how your coffee is grown — the answers may surprise you. About the Roast Wrangler
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Arka has been working in specialty coffee roasting since 2010. He ran a halfway decent coffee blog before that, but a sip of a sample from master roaster Kathy Huff transformed his understanding of coffee. From building DIY roasters from heat guns and bread machines to certifying as a master roaster in 2015, his journey continues in the limitless world of coffee. A recipient of multiple Golden Bean awards and Coffee Review 90 point ratings, Arka studied with celebrated coffee consultant Willem Boot. He roasts, consults, conducts brewing classes and tests equipment for leading consumer brands. He is still learning about coffee, and is passionate about passing it on.
