Every cup has a story. We try to tell it honestly.

Specialty coffee roasted in Seattle's SoDo neighbourhood. Single-origin coffees and carefully composed blends, sourced directly from farmers who care about quality.

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Every cup has a story. We try to tell it honestly.

Ironwood Coffee Roasters began in Seattle in 2017 when Priya Nair and Daniel Osei decided to build something smaller and more transparent. Priya had spent five years as a green coffee buyer for a larger roaster. Daniel came from hospitality, having run two cafes before turning to roasting.

They met at a coffee competition in 2015, argued about processing methods for two hours, and decided to go into business together.

The name comes from the ironwood tree — one of the hardest woods in North America, slow-growing, built to last. It felt right for a roastery that intended to take its time.

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Our Values

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Traceability, not just marketing

Every coffee we sell has a traceable origin. We publish the name of the farm or cooperative, the region, the processing method, the varietal where known, and the purchase price we paid relative to market rate.

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Freshness is not optional

We roast to order where possible and ship the same day as roasting. Coffee degasses for 24–48 hours after roasting; after three weeks, most of the interesting volatile compounds have gone.

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Roast to the coffee, not to the trend

We don't roast everything light because light is fashionable. We roast each coffee to the profile that suits it. Some of our origins are better slightly darker.

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Relationships over transactions

We visit our producing partners. We pay above commodity prices. We work with farmers year after year. This isn't philanthropy — it's how you get consistently good coffee.

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How We Work

We roast in a 1,200 square foot space in Seattle's SoDo neighbourhood on a 15-kilo Probat drum roaster. We roast twice a week, ship on the same day, and don't sell coffee older than three weeks post-roast.

Freshness is not a marketing claim for us; it's a quality requirement.

"To connect coffee drinkers with the farmers and regions behind their cup — through honest sourcing, careful roasting, and writing that doesn't hide behind jargon."
2017
Founded
4
Team Members
14
Cafe Partners
3
Week Max Age
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Our Coffee

Every cup has a story. We try to tell it honestly.

Single Origins

Four to six rotating coffees, each with its own character and story from farm to cup.

Yirgacheffe Kochere

Ethiopia

Washed • Heirloom • 1800-2200m

Jasmine, bergamot, peach, clean finish

From Kochere Washing Station in the birthplace of coffee. Bright, floral, tea-like — the one people fall in love with first.

$16.50 250g

Nariño Washed

Colombia

Washed • Castillo/Caturra • 1800-2000m

Caramel, red apple, milk chocolate, balanced acidity

From Finca El Paraíso in Nariño. Balanced, approachable, consistent — our bestseller for good reason.

$15.50 250g

Kirinyaga AB

Kenya

Washed • SL28/SL34 • 1650-1900m

Blackcurrant, tomato, bright acidity, structured

From Karatina Farmers Cooperative. High-toned, berry-forward with the structured acidity Kenya is known for.

$18.00 250g

Guji Anaerobic

Ethiopia Limited Release

Anaerobic Natural • Heirloom • 2000-2300m

Passionfruit, hibiscus, tropical, intense

From Dimtu Tero Station using experimental anaerobic processing. Intensely fruity and tropical — not for everyone, but unforgettable.

$19.50 250g

Signature Blends

Two permanent blends, developed for consistency across espresso and filter brewing.

Anchor Espresso

Blend

Blend of 2-3 origins

Chocolate, brown sugar, caramel, works well with milk

Designed for milk-based drinks. Sweet, chocolatey, forgiving of varying brew variables.

$14.50 250g

All-Day Filter

Blend

Blend of 2-3 origins

Stone fruit, mild sweetness, approachable, consistent

A lighter blend for drip and pour-over. Approachable enough for mornings, interesting enough for afternoons.

$14.00 250g

We roast twice a week, ship same day, and don't sell coffee older than three weeks post-roast.

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Visit us. Taste with us. Connect with us.

Our roastery is open for visits, tastings, and coffee pickups. We believe the best conversations happen over a shared cup.

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Roastery Location

412 6th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98108
SoDo Neighborhood

By appointment only — please email ahead

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Roastery Hours

Tuesday 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Roasting days — visits & pickups welcome

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Get in Touch

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Our roastery in Seattle's SoDo neighborhood — where every batch is roasted with intention.

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