A recent article in Forbes Traveler Magazine named Alterra Coffee Roasters as one of the country’s “10 Hottest Coffeehouses.” The piece by Rob Baedeker focuses on independent cafes and the differences between small- to mid-size companies and their larger national counterparts. Experts in the specialty coffee industry and connoisseurs nationwide were polled to help compile the list, which includes coffeehouses in Seattle, San Francisco, New York, and Chicago. The common thread shared by these businesses is a passionate attention to detail not always found on a national scale.

Alterra was chosen as one of the country’s best because of the company’s focus on quality and the craft of brewing excellent coffee.  Alterra’s online “About Us” profile was cited in the article, stating, “We promote strong local communities, forge quality relationships with our growers and suppliers, maintain a strong financial bottom line, and foster the quality redevelopment of urban buildings. But it all starts with strong coffee.”

Forbes Traveler also touches on the growing trend among specialty coffee roasters to engage in direct relationships with the farmers from whom they source their beans. Alterra has been connecting with coffee growers since 1998, when a direct-buying relationship was formed with a cooperative in Chiapas, Mexico.

To view the full article visit ForbesTraveler.com