Elevate People in Coffee

We help you source the most extraordinary beans from Guatemala, while honoring the farmers who grow them.

MICRO-LOT

Raices

A vibrant community-driven lot from Huehuetenango. Sweet, tropical, and balanced.

Status: Afloat

Warehouse: Annex

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ORGANIC

Santa Clara

A vibrant community-driven lot from Huehuetenango. Sweet, tropical, and balanced.

Status: Spot

Warehouse: Annex

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BLEND

Rio Ocho

A vibrant community-driven lot from Huehuetenango. Sweet, tropical, and balanced.

Status: Afloat

Warehouse: Annex

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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?

The story of our family farm in San Pedro Necta, Huehuetenango, and the birth of Onyx Coffee.


What do we source?

We source from our homebase in Guatemala, focusing on long-term relationships built on shared values. Every lot represents intention, and each cup carries a story.

OFFERINGS

MICRO-LOT

We work hard not to fumble the diligent labor of our smallholder producer partners. From solid single farm washed lots produced by our Mayan neighbors, to exquisite & funky single varietals, each offering is distinct. .

EXPLORE MICRO LOTS

BLEND

Our Guatemala City lab stewards traceable and consistent coffees sourced from small communities, designed to be the reliable workhorse of your lineup..

EXPLORE BLENDS

ORGANICS

We only bring in certified organic coffees that uphold our commitment to quality and sustainability. .

EXPLORE ORGANICS
 

The people Behind the Coffee

Behind every cup is family, a community, a story. Our role is to connect you directly to the people whose hands make this work possible.


Trusted by Roasters Who Care

“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