Our Story
Just Coffee Cooperative is a worker-owned coffee roaster dedicated to creating and expanding a model of trade based on transparency, human dignity and environmental sustainability.
Company Information
Just Coffee is an engine for positive change.
Just Coffee Cooperative believes in business as an engine for positive change. Our intention in our everyday operations is to do good in the world. Coffee is the perfect elixir for bringing people together. Every day when we drink our coffee we are supporting the lives of the people who planted, tended, harvested, processed, and shipped it to us. We are truly connected, even if– at times– it is hard to see each other. Like any other traded commodity, The coffee business can be good for people and the planet or it can be a destructive force. We aim to make it a vehicle for positive transformation.
Just Coffee is a certified B Corp. B Corp certification gives us a credible third-party certification to ensure that our practices meet our mission and values– it vouches for us that we are a business that aims to be a force for good in the world. It looks at our commitment to environmental sustainability, being good partners to our suppliers, a good place to work for our employees, and a good neighbor to our communities.
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Sustainability
We support agroecological and organic practices, carbon neutrality, worker health, and low-impact business practices.
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FAQ
Is shipping included?
Shipping to the Continental U.S. only is included on all orders via FedEx Ground Economy.
Order cutoff is 3pm CST Mon-Fri, turnaround time does not include weekends.
What is your return policy?
If you find an error with your order, please contact customerservice@justcoffee.coop within 14 days of delivery and we will do what we can to resolve the issue as soon as possible.
If your item is damaged in transit, please contact customerservice@justcoffee.coop within 14 days of delivery to request a replacement or a refund. Because coffee, tea and cocoa are perishable items, we cannot accept returns.
What is the difference between the unwashed vs. washed process?
In dry processing (sometimes called the “dry method,” “natural method” or “unwashed method”), the mucilage, along with the exocarp and endocarp, is left intact during drying. Heavier debris can be removed from ripe cherries by a hydraulic separation process - much like The Wet Process - or by winnowing. Whether or not this is done, the cherries are spread in sunlight on patios or raised to dry and ferment, just like grapes are dried into raisins.
Ripe cherry selection and even drying is important, so as best as possible to prevent uneven fermentation between the cherries. As the cherries dry, the exocarp, mesocarp and mucilage attach to the endocarp from the outside-in and the mucilage will ferment around the parchment and the seed underneath these other layers. After drying down to 11-12% moisture and temporarily stored, the dried cherries are sent to the mill, where all exterior layers are then removed via hulling and preparation for shipment begins.
Dry processing is the oldest and simplest coffee processing method because it requires no additional equipment or access to water; only space for drying. Drying this coffee takes longer, however - a recommended 22-24 days versus 12-14 for the wet-processed.. Taking twice as long to dry, they therefore require double the drying space as wet processed coffees.
Dry-processed coffees tend to possess more body, as well as fruity-ferment notes. They can come from all over the world, but the best-known are from Ethiopia, where elevations can climb more than 1,930 meters. Dry-processed coffees from Ethiopia can be tart, with blueberry and even raspberry notes.
What process is used to decaffeinate the decaf coffee?
Green, unroasted coffee is soaked in water, which removes caffeine and other compounds that are water-soluble. This water is passed through a carbon filter, which traps the caffeine, but allows the water and these other compounds to pass through. This process, on repeat, slowly removes nearly all of that coffee's caffeine.
When is Just Coffee open?
Our manufacturing facility is closed to the public.
Hours of Operations
Mon. - Thu. 9:00am - 4pm CST
Fri. 9:00am - 3:00pm CST
Sat. & Sun. CLOSED
