Obscure Coffee Roasters

Latin-American specialty coffee roasted in Bushwick, NYC. We procure and roast high-quality, sustainably grown coffee from Latin-American countries, focusing on establishing direct relationships with farms and producers. Our roast style is dictated by the coffee variety and processing, and it ranges between light and medium.

• —Founder Norberto grew up in Puerto Rico with a family tradition of drinking coffee.
• —Norberto developed roasting skills after traveling and experiencing global coffee cultures.
• —Obscure Coffee Roasters was founded based on a shared interest in metal music and coffee.
• —The company sources beans directly from farmers or collectives.
• —Sourcing practices prioritize fair prices for producers and funding for community education and infrastructure.
• —The roastery collaborates with bands, local artists, and businesses.