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Established 1835

Single-origin Colombian coffee · Whole bean

Colombia’s oldest
coffee dynasty

The Montealegre family has grown coffee in Colombia since 1835. Try our two favorites: fruity Amor and chocolatey Monte.

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Amor 12 oz bag, Montealegre coffee
Medium roast

Salado Blanco · Huila

Amor

$22.25

Caramel popcorn, Fuji apple and dulce de leche.

Whole bean · 12 oz · From 23 women-led farms

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5.0 · 34 reviews

“Wonderful flavor and richness ! We love this coffee” Colleen Anderson

Monte 12 oz bag, Montealegre coffee
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Catatumbo · Castillo

Monte

$20.00

Fudge, caramel, chocolate and a hint of citrus.

Whole bean · 12 oz · or $17.00 every 2 weeks with Subscribe & save

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5.0 · 34 reviews

“The best coffee, it reminds me when I was in Colombia.” Felipe Jurado

Gesha 12 oz bag, Montealegre coffee, sold outSold out

Pijao, Quindío · Washed

Gesha

Sold out · $44.90

Floral jasmine, fig, tangerine and mango.

Whole bean · 12 oz · Medium roast

One email when the next lot is roasted. Nothing else.

Colombia's oldest coffee dynasty since 1835

Archival sepia photo: two men cupping coffee at a round table with rows of cups and a Montealegre Café bag
Archival sepia photo dated 15/07/1950: a smiling man in a suit among coffee plants, mountains behind
Archival sepia photo dated 02/06/1921: men trading at a port beside a steamship, with a burlap sack printed Montealegre
Montealegre coffee at port, 1921

The Montealegre family

One family. Two farming communities.

We’re the Montealegre family, coffee growers since 1835. Today we work with small family farms in Salado Blanco, Huila, and with the families of the Cooperacafé co-op in Catatumbo.

  • 1835Six generations of the family in Colombian coffee.
  • 2,222Cooperacafé growers in Catatumbo, with loyalty premiums, free life insurance and training.
  • 23Women-led farms in Salado Blanco grow our Amor.
  • SCA 86+Specialty-grade scores on the lots we roast.
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5.0 · 34 reviews

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Today

The family still grows it. Hear why, from the farm.

Customer reviews

“I never knew what real coffee tasted like until I had Montealegre…”

Seth M, on Monte · Verified buyer, Dec 2025

5.0

34 reviews on Judge.me.
All of them five stars.

Very tastyDeliciousAmazing aroma!…Great representation of real Colombian coffeeWonderful flavor and richness……So fresh and delicious flavor.Best coffee I have ever had…Excellent coffee!!!…
  • Customer photo: three Montealegre bags, including Monte and Amor, on a kitchen counter
    Amor

    “…These coffee beans are insanely smooth, rich, and delicious. The aroma alone is worth it…”

    AnonymousDec 2025 · Verified buyer

  • Monte

    “Very smooth and full bodied. Smells great when I opened the bag and tasted like the coffees I loved overseas. The medium roast was roasted perfectly.”

    William JeffriesApr 2026 · Verified buyer

  • Amor

    “This is the best coffee I’ve ever tasted! it doesn’t need sugar, it has a really nice sweet flavor”

    DanielaFeb 2026 · Verified buyer

  • Monte

    “The Monte coffee has exceptional flavor and is not bitter. I will definitely be purchasing this coffee again!!”

    Steven HoltzJul 2026 · Verified buyer

  • Monte

    “Amazing aroma! I loved it!!! My favorite coffee.”

    MaryMay 2026

  • Amor

    “Wonderful flavor and richness ! We love this coffee”

    Colleen AndersonNov 2025 · Verified buyer

  • Monte

    “This coffee is better than any coffee shop I’ve been at❤️”

    Branden AFeb 2026

  • Monte

    “absolutely loved the coffee. Reminds me of my home town!”

    Nash JonesDec 2025

  • Monte

    “Fantastic coffee! Great Colombian flavor!! Love it!!! You need to try it! It’s simply the best!!”

    Alejandra OrtizFeb 2026 · Verified buyer

  • Monte

    “This is an amazing bean. Very flavorful. Will definitely be ordering again”

    W.M.Apr 2026 · Verified buyer

  • Monte

    “Great representation of real Colombian coffee”

    BrianSep 2026 · Verified buyer

  • Monte

    “Best coffee I have ever had. Thank you!”

    AnonymousFeb 2026 · Verified buyer

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5.0 · 34 reviews

“I was really surprised by how good this coffee tastes. Never going to my local coffee shop again!” Parker Nirenstein

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Four promises,
in numbers.

  1. 86+

    Specialty grade

    SCA scores of 86+ on every coffee we sell.

  2. 12oz

    Whole bean bags

    About 30 cups in every bag.

  3. 15%

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  4. 14days

    Money-back guarantee

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