Colombia Huila
Colombia Huila
Colombia Huila
Colombia Huila
Colombia Huila
Colombia Huila
Colombia Huila
Colombia Huila
Colombia Huila
Colombia Huila
Colombia Huila
Colombia Huila
Colombia Huila
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Colombia Huila
Colombia Huila
Colombia Huila
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Colombia Huila
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Colombia Huila
Colombia Huila
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Colombia Huila
Colombia Huila
Colombia Huila
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Colombia Huila

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"Always consistent and comforting. My everyday go-to for a reason. It’s the kind of coffee that makes you want to sit and stay a while."

Emma L. VERIFIED BUYER

Coffee Keynote Descriptor

Notes of brown sugar, cherry, pecan

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Voted "Best Coffee" in Minnesota (2023-2025)
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Air Roasted For Smooth Flavor
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Roasts and Ships Within Days

Brown sugar melts across your tongue like summer afternoons that refuse to end—sweet but earned, golden but grounded. This is coffee that understands patience, that knows some sweetness only comes from waiting.

Cherry arrives next, not the candy-bright of spring but darker, concentrated, like fruit that stayed on the branch one week longer than safe. It plays against the brown sugar, creates that tension between comfort and surprise that makes mornings worth waking for.

Then pecan emerges, buttery and substantial, the taste of Southern porches translated to Minnesota mornings. It doesn't shout; it settles, creates foundation for everything else to build upon.

This is coffee for beginnings that don't need fanfare. In your morning sanctuary, mug warming grateful hands, you taste what balance means—not everything equal, but everything necessary. The sugar grounds, the cherry lifts, the pecan holds. Together they create coffee that tastes like promises you make to yourself and actually keep.

Air roasting uses clean, hot air to roast each coffee bean evenly—resulting in a smoother, cleaner flavor without the bitterness or burnt taste you get from traditional drum roasting. Because the beans don’t sit on hot metal, there's no smoky aftertaste—just pure, nuanced notes. It’s a gentler process that lets the bean’s true character shine.

Air roasting uses clean, hot air to roast each coffee bean evenly—resulting in a smoother, cleaner flavor without the bitterness or burnt taste you get from traditional drum roasting. Because the beans don’t sit on hot metal, there's no smoky aftertaste—just pure, nuanced notes. It’s a gentler process that lets the bean’s true character shine.

100% Specialty Arabica Coffee

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Colombia Huila

About the Producer

In 1934, Gerardo Escobar Mesa and Enriqueta Ceballos left everything they knew in Jardín, Antioquia, carrying only their entrepreneurial spirit to Belén de Umbría's Western Cordillera. Starting with a modest plot at 1500 meters, Gerardo applied his inherited trader's instinct—not to quick profits, but to patient land consolidation, purchasing neighboring farms piece by piece. Now, four generations later, their descendants tend these same slopes where 19-degree temperatures and 2,263 millimeters of annual rainfall create the perfect constancy for their Tabi plants. The family maintains Gerardo's original obsession: excellence emerging from their soil. This isn't just continuity; it's conviction. Each harvest from these volcanic slopes carries forward an immigrant couple's audacious belief that dedication to land and craft could build something permanent. Their cup—fruit-forward Tabi grown in Risaralda's optimal microclimate—tastes like what it is: eighty years of one family refusing to compromise.

Finca Samaria - Risaralda, Colombia

About the Coffee

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LIGHT DARK

Brown sugar melts across your tongue like summer afternoons that refuse to end—sweet but earned, golden but grounded. This is coffee that understands patience, that knows some sweetness only comes from waiting.

Cherry arrives next, not the candy-bright of spring but darker, concentrated, like fruit that stayed on the branch one week longer than safe. It plays against the brown sugar, creates that tension between comfort and surprise that makes mornings worth waking for.

Then pecan emerges, buttery and substantial, the taste of Southern porches translated to Minnesota mornings. It doesn't shout; it settles, creates foundation for everything else to build upon.

This is coffee for beginnings that don't need fanfare. In your morning sanctuary, mug warming grateful hands, you taste what balance means—not everything equal, but everything necessary. The sugar grounds, the cherry lifts, the pecan holds. Together they create coffee that tastes like promises you make to yourself and actually keep.

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Frequently Asked Questions

It’s all in the roast. While most coffee is drum-roasted, which means the beans are scorched as they come in contact with the hot sides of the metal drum. In contrast, we use superheated air for heat transfer—a method used by less than 1% of roasters worldwide. It delivers smoother, more balanced flavor with zero burnt bitterness.

Our air-roasting process reduces acidity and eliminates that harsh, burnt bitterness found in most coffees. That means no gut-bomb effect, no acid reflux, and no regret after your second cup. Even customers who’ve sworn off coffee come back for Ember.

Crazy fresh. We roast in small batches right here in Minnesota and ship quickly—so your beans haven’t been sitting on a shelf for months losing flavor. You’ll taste the difference the moment you open the bag. Plus we stamp our bags with the roast date, not the "best buy" date. Note: Most coffees actually improve in taste in the two weeks following its roast date. If you receive a bag that was roasted 7-10 days from your date of order, we've likely held it to allow for off-gassing and maximum flavor.

We believe great coffee starts at the source. That’s why we build direct trade relationships with farmers who care as much as we do. Better pay for them, better beans for you, and a whole lot more integrity in your cup.

Yes, yes, and yes. Whether you’re team drip, AeroPress, Chemex, or full-on espresso, Ember’s roasts are engineered to perform across all brew methods without losing flavor, depth, or smoothness.

Because once you taste coffee that’s roasted right, sourced right, and doesn’t wreck your stomach… it’s game over for the grocery store brands and chain coffee shops. Ember becomes the new standard.

Specialty-Grade Coffee, Delicious Taste

Colombia Huila

We only roast the top 5% of beans in the world—carefully selected for clarity, character, and consistency. When you start with exceptional quality, you don't need shortcuts. Every cup begins with a promise: good beans, done right.

We partner with producers who prioritize fair wages, sustainable practices, and long-term relationships. From seed to sip, this coffee is as good for the growers as it is for you. Because doing it right means doing it together.

Air roasting unlocks the bean’s full aroma and complexity—think vibrant notes that actually reflect the origin. It’s a cleaner, more expressive cup that delights your senses from the first inhale to the last warm sip—so you actually taste the coffee's origin and not just the burntness of the roaster drum.

Most roasters use scorching-hot drums that can leave bitter, smoky notes. We air roast with precision and patience—preserving delicate flavors and skipping the scorch. The result? Coffee that’s smooth, never harsh, and always easy on your taste buds.

Air roasting reduces acidity and surface oils, making Ember coffee gentler on digestion. It’s a clean, smooth experience—even black—that doesn’t leave you with jitters or heartburn. Just calm energy and a ritual you can feel good about.

Science-Backed Ingredients

We only roast Arabica beans that score 82+ on the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) scale—a mark of exceptional flavor, cleanliness, and complexity. Grown at higher elevations and harvested by hand, these beans mature slower, developing deeper sweetness, brighter notes, and a more layered cup. It’s the top 5% of coffee in the world—and you’ll taste why.
Every lot we roast meets SCA’s rigorous grading system, which evaluates 10 key attributes—like aroma, acidity, balance, and aftertaste. Each batch is cupped, scored, and traceable, ensuring not just quality, but integrity at every step. This isn't marketing fluff—it’s a globally respected benchmark for true specialty coffee. We source, roast, and brew with purpose—so you get a cup you can count on.
Clean beans matter. All Ember Coffee is tested and certified mold-free, ensuring a healthier cup without hidden contaminants. Lower-quality coffees often carry higher risks of mold and mycotoxins due to poor storage or processing. We hold every batch to higher standards—because you deserve a cup that’s as pure as it is delicious.
Specialty Grade Arabica Coffee
Graded for Excellence
Certified Mold-Free
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The Difference
Rooted in values, roasted with heart, and delivered fresh for real life.
Mass-made with little thought and even less flavor.

Crafted in the North. Shared Nationwide.

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Ember Coffee is Born

Ember Coffee is Born

We opened our Big Lake coffeeshop and roastery and launched our first full production run. Built by family, led by women, and grounded in the values of the North—humble, honest, and quietly exceptional.

Winning Minnesota's Best

Winning Minnesota's Best

We were honored as Gold Winner for Best Coffee, Coffeehouse, and MN-Made Product for THREE years in a row. No gimmicks—just fresh air-roasted coffee, crafted with care and shared by a community that truly feels like home.

20,000 Bags Sold

20,000 Bags Sold

With over 20,000 bags brewed, Ember continues to grow—without ever growing out of what matters. We roast with purpose, deliver with heart, and help make your mornings more meaningful.

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