Humanity

Our company identity focuses on the humanistic aspects of specialty coffee. The name cumpa represents companions, friends, people who share the same fate. That’s how we see ourselves. As traders, we share the joys and challenges with our cumpas—the producers and roasteries.

The human element is central to our partnerships. Do we understand each other? Do we share the same values? For a sustainable and friendly connection, these questions are essential. The complexities of the coffee trade require mutual empathy, respect, and transparency. Origin trips play a key role in developing and nurturing genuine relationships with producers.

We build our relationships carefully and thoughtfully. With some of our partners, we share decades of coffee adventures. With our Peruvian partners, we have journeyed deep into the jungle, and we’ve also shared experiences at various coffee festivals and in the roasteries of our customers.

Visits from farmers to Europe are as valuable as our visits to them. The direct exchange with roasters showcases the mutual appreciation for each other’s work. Conversations allow questions to be answered on the spot, and farmers can see how their product, as roasted coffee beans, makes its way into the cups of European coffee drinkers. Experiencing the joy of coffee together is a meaningful and enriching experience.