Wholesale Roasted Coffee Beans
Specialty Coffee
De La Gente offers ethically sourced specialty roasted coffee beans to coffee shops, offices, hospitality spaces, fundraisers, events, and more. Our Wholesale Roasted Coffee Program roasts and ships within the United States, offering Guatemalan coffee in bags ranging from 12oz, 1lb, to 5lb. Every purchase fortifies our efforts to cultivate conscientious coffee consumers.
De La Gente is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization supporting Guatemala's small-scale coffee producers, prioritizing direct trade, community growth, & sustainability. Buy freshly roasted coffee beans today and help us create a more equitable and inclusive coffee industry!
De La Gente’s Wholesale Roasted Coffee Programs
The minimum amount for wholesale roasted coffee orders is 10 lb or fourteen 12 oz bags, but as you increase your poundage, we can divide your order into 12 oz, 16 oz, or 5 lb bags.
Roast Partner
For establishments serving and selling roasted coffee.
We work with coffee shops, cafes, restaurants, bakeries, specialty grocery stores, etc., seeking to showcase specialty Guatemalan coffee. Whether the beans are to be put on the shelf in your own packaging or the hopper as a guest roast, we get the coffee to you so you can sell and serve it to your valued customers.
Bulk Coffee Buyer
For individuals, large households, offices, and businesses that prefer to save by buying in bulk.
We supply roasted coffee beans in medium, espresso, full city, and dark roasts. This is an economical option for Airbnb owners, households looking to host a holiday party, or offices needing an extra boost of energy. Consider buying specialty coffee from De La Gente and support small-scale coffee producers in Guatemala.
Event Organizer
For companies, organizations, and individuals seeking an ethical touch for their event.
Incorporate ethically sourced Guatemalan coffee into your next event, team retreat, holiday celebration, wedding, party, etc. Serve De La Gente roasted coffee beans to your guests or participants, or gift coffee bags as a token of appreciation for their attendance.
Coffee Fundraiser
For individuals and groups coordinating a fundraiser.
This option allows students, schools, sports teams, churches, and community groups to raise money for an event or activity while promoting the De La Gente mission and taste. Sell Guatemalan specialty coffee among your network for a retail price, send us your order, and we’ll give you a wholesale price to distribute.
Wholesale Roasted Coffee Bean Prices
The minimum amount for wholesale roasted coffee orders is 10 lb or fourteen 12 oz bags, but as you increase your poundage, we can divide your order into 12 oz, 16 oz, or 5 lb bags.
*Plus shipping
Our Roasts
The DLG signature roast brings out the characteristics and notes for which Guatemalan coffee is renowned.
Our espresso roast is not any darker than medium, just roasted longer at a reduced temperature, allowing for caramelization and a boosted body.
The full city roast is only a tad darker than medium, a little longer for fully caramelized sugars, and accentuates the darker tones.
The dark roast brings out the deep tones of the coffee, muting the acidity somewhat without adding negative carbon-like tones.
Frequently Asked Questions
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De La Gente offers flexible wholesale and bulk roasted coffee bean options with a selection of expertly roasted profiles delivered within the United States. Each bag of specialty coffee is not only of exceptional quality, but also directly supports transparent trade relationships and helps create long-term market access for small-scale coffee producers in Guatemala.
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We roast and ship orders every Wednesday. Orders must be placed before Tuesday at 5 PM EST.
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Our minimum wholesale order is 10 lb. Orders can be divided into 12 oz, 16 oz, or 5 lb bags.
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We offer wholesale roasted coffee from the Antigua region all year round. We have seasonal offers from San Marcos, Huehuetenango, and Atitlán. Contact us to see what we have available.
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Yes, DLG only processes orders that have been fully paid
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We currently accept credit card payments only.
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No, DLG promotes coffee from our nine partner cooperatives across Guatemala, each made up of multiple members. Our Wholesale Roasted Coffee Program commercializes blends from these cooperatives, rather than promoting one sole producer.
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Wholesale roasted coffee orders are shipped with DLG labeling by default, however, if you would like to use your own labeling and branding, please be sure to tell us when placing your order so that we know not to put DLG branding on the bag when being processed.
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We use biodegradable kraft paper bags with a freshness valve to help keep coffee fresh.
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Wholesale roasted coffee orders are shipped with DLG labeling by default, however, if you would like additional promotional material we can send the following digital materials for you to print/use:
Photos
Posters
Flyers
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Yes! We offer one free sample to prospective wholesale customers.
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We currently ship only within the U.S.
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Contact us for a quote. Let us know how much coffee you would like to purchase, how quickly you need it to arrive, and where it should be shipped so we can give you the most accurate calculation.
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Specialty coffee is a type of coffee from the Arabica variety, which is known for its flavor and aroma, selected and harvested with greater care and attention. These beans have a superior quality and produce more unique flavors than commercial coffee. The term “specialty” is determined by a coffee grader, known as a Q-grader, who has a distinguished palate and can skillfully identify the quality of the coffee (specialty coffee beans are those ranked higher than 80/100 points during a cupping).
Typically, specialty coffee grows in specific regions or single farms with different environmental factors, altering the characteristics of the final product. Factors like the altitude, weather, climate, soil, and farming practices all play a role in developing a special flavor and aroma of coffee beans. By being hand-picked during harvest and carefully roasted, the coffee that De La Gente commercializes, reflects the origin and terroir of the beans with unique flavor profiles compared to commercial coffee.
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General Policies
We roast and ship wholesale roasted coffee orders every Wednesday and every Friday.
Orders received by 5:00 pm EST on Tuesday will be roasted and shipped Wednesday. Orders received by 5:00 pm EST on Thursday will be roasted and shipped Friday.
We can only roast and ship orders that have been paid for.
Shipping Policies
Customers can select UPS Ground or U.S. Postal Service Priority Mail and De La Gente is not liable for any damage or loss that happens while the order is in transit with either of these carriers.
Payment Policies
DLG accepts credit card payments and electronic checks. A 3% processing fee is applied to credit card payments.
Sample Policies
The sample bag size is 0.5 lbs.
The roast available for all samples is Full City Roast
We can provide one free sample per prospect customer. If you need a bigger sample or in additional roasts, there is a cost per sample.
Replacement Policies
De La Gente is not liable for any damage or loss that happens while the order is in transit with either of these carriers. If your coffee is the incorrect roast, grind, or region, we will replace it at no cost