Partner Producers
We forge direct, uncompromised trade alliances with selective estates who share our calculated obsession for micro-lot clarity. By bypassing traditional multi-layered market constraints, we preserve the pristine genetic integrity of each unique terroir—consistently liberating the true potential of the variety to exceptional global standards.
Finca El Morito
Vladmir Calderon — Mataquescuintla, Jalapa, Guatemala
Our direct trade partnership commenced in 2024, sparked by a surprisingly exotic "Yellow Caturro" and solidified when the El Morito team visited our espresso bar in Japan. Grown at extreme elevations, their coffees are defined by an unmistakable aromatic allure. Through meticulous fluid craftsmanship, they coax unprecedented clean flavors from every cultivar, resulting in cups elegantly perfumed with vibrant florals and striking tropical notes.
• The Geisha: Electric clarity with signature high-altitude florals.
• The Yellow Caturro: An exotic, tropical anomaly that defies expectations.
• The Marshell (New for 2026): A rare Bourbon mutation bursting with super-vibrant innovation.
Fincas Mierisch
Erwin (Wingo) Mierisch — Nicaragua & Honduras
We cherish our enduring partnership with Fincas Mierisch, a renowned multi-origin estate that has aligned with our vision since the very beginning. Celebrated for their precision cultivation and structural passion for exploring diverse coffee cultivars, they consistently excel at the absolute frontier of competitive auctions—notably clinching 1st place in the Cup of Excellence for Santa Lucia La Casona Geisha (2019) and the Santa Lucia Geisha La Casona & El Triangulo blend (2021). We annually secure exclusive allocations including Las Delicias Geisha Natural, San Jose Yellow Pacamara Natural, La Casona Geisha, El Triangulo Geisha, and Las Delicias Yellow Pacas.
Edgar Gutierrez
Corpachi Farm & Ponderosa Farm — Cordillera, Panama
Edgar Gutierrez, both a visionary processor and dedicated producer in Cordillera, Panama, stands at the helm of Corpachi Farm while overseeing the highly advanced processing architectures at Ponderosa Farm. Introduced through a mutual connection in early 2021, our initial sampling of his micro-lots left us entirely captivated, prompting our formal partnership in 2022. Edgar's global renown stems from his exacting, variable-controlled processing techniques and a profound understanding of genetic cultivar potential, evident in the diverse array thriving under his management.
Pablo Andres Guerrero
Hacienda El Obraje — Pasto, Nariño, Colombia
Our inaugural direct trade partnership in Colombia commenced with Pablo Andres Guerrero of Hacienda El Obraje. Situated at an impressive altitude of 2,200–2,300 meters above sea level, Pablo’s estate secured absolute global recognition by winning 1st place in the 2021 Cup of Excellence. Cultivating under such extreme alpine conditions presents severe operational challenges, yet these high-altitude parameters reward us with an unparalleled crystalline intensity in every cup. Hacienda El Obraje consistently produces pristine washed coffees of outstanding clarity.
Oscar and Luis Monge
la Lia Micromill & Pie San — Tarrazú, Costa Rica
Since 2018, our journey with the Monge brothers has been a thrilling exploration of terroir. Oscar and Luis are true masters of soil mechanics, microbial fermentation, and microclimates—critical variables that wield profound influence over structural cup clarity. From the onset, their adventurous spirit in uncovering elite micro-plots across Costa Rica has resonated deeply with our own. We extend our highest gratitude to the brothers for sharing an exclusive allocation of the Pie San Yellow Typica, a profile that stands as one of our most cherished staples.
Alietta Family
West Valley — Costa Rica
Nestled in Costa Rica's West Valley, the Alietta family farm stands as a beacon of progressive agronomy and scientific precision in specialty production. Collaborating closely with elite localized agricultural institutes, they uphold rigorous botanical standards to pioneer advancements in agricultural science. Apollo's Gold proudly partners with them, holding the exclusive global allocation of their rare ETH47 cultivar since 2021, driven by absolute confidence in our collaborative future.
Eliyas Dukamo
Elto Coffee — Bensa, Sidama, Ethiopia
A prominent member of Ethiopia's esteemed Dukamo family—famed for global coffee excellence—Eliyas previously honed his expertise alongside his brothers at Daye Bensa before establishing his own elite export venture, Elto Coffee. Despite its youth, Elto Coffee has rapidly dictated industry standards through exceptional lot curation. Rooted in the pristine, isolated terroir of the Bensa region, Eliyas’ selections flawlessly showcase the pure, unaltered genetic profile of the native 74158 cultivar, with each precision batch celebrating the apex of Ethiopian coffee heritage.