Maybe it’s the taste, that burst of energy to start the day, the morning ritual. Oh, who are we kidding? The addiction probably isn’t very virtuous. Luckily, these Catholic coffee companies make it easy to feel better about brewing a pot a day and throwing back your daily cup (or more).
1. Catholic Coffee
Our Lady of Mount Carmel comes with salted caramel coffee beans. Holy and yummy. Each gorgeous, water-colored inspired artwork of a unique saint covers each type of coffee. The family business founded by James and Whitney Hetzel sells bagged coffee, coffee pods, gift sets, and subscriptions. Proceeds from every bag of coffee sold are donated to the Archdiocese for Military Services.
2. Guadalupe Roastery
With sustainably farmed beans from Nicaragua and Colombia, Guadalupe Roastery uses among the top 3% of beans. Since 2019, the brand has supported farmers by purchasing and selling more than 150,000 lbs of directly sourced coffee. Each year’s profits are reinvested into the hands of their farmers in Latin America, united with the missions of Relevant Radio and Family Rosary Across America.
3. Saint Frank Coffee
Founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, Saint Frank is named after St. Francis. The company partners with local farms across Latin America and even as far as Burundi in East Africa. Saint Frank offers single-origin beans, coffee blends, and even has cute merch you won’t want to miss.
4. Mystic Monk
Yes, we're talking real monks! The Carmelite Monks of Wyoming have been roasting coffee deep in the Rocky Mountains since 2007. Mystic Monk offers a Coffee of the Month Club subscription, as well as a selection of tea, Monk-shots, their equivalent to a K-cup, and ceramic mugs.
5. Verso Alto Coffee
You’ll love the Frassati blend, it’s perfect for espresso. Verso Alto is a female-owned brand specializing in single-origin coffees. In addition to 12 and 16-oz bags, they sell coffee sample gift boxes for those who want to try a bunch of flavors or a Roaster’s Choice subscription.
6. Fiat Coffee
Carefully roasted in small batches and ethically sourced, Fiat Coffee donates 20% of all proceeds to Pro-Life causes. Their tag line? We brew love, support life, and strengthen families. Amen and drink up.
7. Zelie Beans Coffee
Based in Texas, and named after St. Thérèse’s mother, Zelie Beans Coffee sources its beans from Latin American family farms and co-ops. The company also partners directly with the importers to ensure that farmers receive fair prices.
8. Twin Pikes Roastery
This Catholic-family owned company offers carefully sourced, Arabica beans made in small batches in bagged coffee wholesales, compostable coffee pods, and is based in St. Louis, Missouri. When you buy 2 bags of the same size, you get a third bag 50% off!