TEMPE, Ariz. — August 27, 2026 — Cartel Roasting Co. has partnered with Albuquerque-based Little Bear Espresso as a part of its “Blends with Associates” initiative, a collaboration collection celebrating impartial espresso roasters, shared values, and the relationships that make specialty espresso communities thrive.
The collaborative mix is a 50/50 mixture of washed Peru and pure Colombia coffees. The clear, vivid sweetness of the Peru enhances the wild, complicated fruit tones of the Colombia, leading to a well-rounded, full-bodied and candy espresso with a contact of funk. The mix options tasting notes of crimson apple, lime, and baking spices.
Espresso lovers should buy baggage of the collaborative mix in any respect Little Bear Espresso retail areas in Albuquerque and in any respect Cartel Roasting Co. retail areas throughout Arizona, excluding the Sky Harbor location. Along with espresso, customized t-shirts for the collaboration can even be obtainable at taking part areas. The collaboration will launch August twenty eighth and can be obtainable whereas provides final.
Based in 2018, Little Bear Espresso is a specialty espresso firm and roaster serving absolutely traceable, ethically sourced, specialty-grade espresso in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The corporate operates 4 cafés throughout town.
The partnership grew from a shared dedication to working with impartial espresso producers, taking pleasure within the roasting course of, investing in native communities, and making specialty espresso enjoyable and approachable. “The partnership began once we met Jacob Fox, proprietor of Little Bear, at World of Espresso Expo in San Diego again in April. We knew instantly this was the kind of roaster we needed to accomplice with,” stated Sebastian Maconi, Inexperienced Purchaser at Cartel Roasting Co.
Via “Blends with Associates,” Cartel collaborates with like-minded roasters to create coffees that replicate the distinct views, communities, and values of every accomplice. The initiative highlights the methods impartial espresso firms can work collectively to construct connections and introduce prospects to new coffees and roasting types.
About Cartel Roasting Co
Based in 2008 by Jason and Amy Silberschlag in Tempe, Arizona, Cartel Roasting Co. was constructed on the thought of fostering group by way of espresso. What started as a small roastery and café has since grown into 13 areas throughout Arizona and California, every rooted in craftsmanship, transparency, and connection.
From sourcing inexperienced espresso to roasting and brewing, Cartel’s passionate staff of espresso fans continues to refine its craft whereas sharing it with the communities it serves. Cartel uniquely engages its group by way of fundraising by way of a StartEngine marketing campaign, which invitations espresso lovers and constant prospects to speculate and turn out to be fairness shareholders.
Cartel deliberately locations espresso high quality, transparency, and the problem of being higher than as we speak on the high of its precedence record. The corporate gives all kinds of espresso selections to fulfill each kind of espresso drinker. Filter coffees just like the Ethiopian Sidamo, which just lately gained Bronze within the World Espresso Awards, and the Barista’s Selection Single Origin each day drip, which is handpicked by every barista, spotlight Cartel’s dedication to distinctive espresso in each cup.
Cartel additionally makes use of NuMilk to make its oat and cashew milk in-house with out non-recyclable packaging. The Cartel expertise will also be loved at residence by way of a curated choice of whole-bean coffees highlighting distinctive origins, taste profiles, and roasting types.
Choices embody Mix-Forty Eight, one other World Espresso Awards winner, with a wealthy chocolate and berry profile; Kenya Kiangoi AA, with notes of Meyer Lemon, Lime Zest, Kumquat, Butterscotch; and the Give Again Mix, which donates 10% of complete gross sales to native nonprofits.
Cartel Chilly Brew is accessible in choose Entire Meals, Sprouts, and Upward Tasks shops, in addition to at cafés and eating places throughout the West, together with Postino Wine Bar. Guided by a perception that espresso can encourage optimistic change, Cartel strives to create a extra equitable world the place individuality is widely known and significant connections thrive.
For extra data, go to www.cartelroasting.co or comply with @cartelroastingco.
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