Our story

When you grow coffee for 7 decades and 3 generations, you’ll get to know your neighbors.

Twenty years ago, we started importing our family’s coffees from the mountains of Huehuetenango. Roasters were astounded at the quality and traceability of these lots, and neighboring farmers wanted in.

Soon, we realized we could elevate people across the supply chain by providing market access to smallholder producers, while simultaneously upleveling the Roaster’s game.

Two decades later, we partner with families across Guatemala and roasters across the world. How can we help you?

“Working with Onyx has been a fundamental catalyst for our growing roasting company. From day one, their entire team has provided some of our (and our customers) all time favorite coffees. As an ambitious and growing company, we work hard to setup relationships with importers that are both focused on the details and carry a bigger vision of impact—  Onyx is the perfect example of this!

In addition to the intentionally curated quality of coffee we receive, we’ve really benefited from the thoroughness of their QC processes and customer support from their team. Purchase after purchase our expectations are exceeded knowing that the coffee we’ve purchased the right coffee for us and that our coffee has been properly evaluated, handled and delivered. In an ever-changing supply chain, Onyx has a premier approach and method to getting excellent coffee consistently into our hands every single time.

Even more important than the quality coffees we purchase are the incredible people involved in Onyx’s network— it’s almost hard to put into words the inspiration our company has gained from the team at Onyx and the producers they work with. From amazing origin travels, personal connections to producers, to comprehensive logistical support, to QC education, to industry wisdom from their leadership, I couldn’t imagine a better partner to our vision and success as a roasting company.”

Tim Shenkin

Makeworth Coffee

Bellingham, WA

“We have been extremely impressed with Onyx's communication, responsiveness, transparency and pricing!

We love the direct in-country connection to Guatemala and trust their team to represent the local farmers well, and to also represent us well.

Oscar has been our main contact, and he and the rest of the team have been delightful to work with and we look forward to many more years of partnering with them.”

Sam George

Mad Goat Coffee

Champaign, IL

“We’ve had the privilege of partnering with Onyx for nearly a decade, and our shared commitment to sourcing exceptional coffees from outstanding producers has been central to our relationship. Their coffees are consistently outstanding and dependable, reflecting the strong, trustworthy relationships they’ve cultivated with neighbors, partners, and friends in Guatemala.

In 2022, we had the opportunity to visit several of their farms, where we were deeply impressed by their warmth and hospitality, as well as their incredible homemade meals. Exploring the breathtaking, steep landscapes and enjoying a traditional sauna were unforgettable highlights of the trip.

We’re excited to continue this partnership for the years to come, building on a foundation of mutual respect and shared passion for great coffee.”

Natalie Van Dusen

Treeline 

Bozeman, MT