Ethically Sourced, Sustainably Grown

At Apis Coffee, we believe that exceptional coffee begins with care for the people who grow it. That's why we carefully source our beans from farms and cooperatives that are dedicated to ethical practices, ensuring the farmers and workers behind your cup are treated with respect and fairness.

Many of the programs we support focus on empowering farming communities by providing access to resources, education, and fair wages. These initiatives help improve the standard of living for farmers and their families, while promoting sustainable farming methods that preserve the environment.

We invite you to explore the stories behind each coffee we offer. In the background information for each product, you’ll discover more about the unique programs we partner with and how your purchase contributes to a brighter future for coffee-growing communities.

Enjoy your coffee, knowing it’s part of something bigger – supporting people, the planet, and a more sustainable world, one cup at a time.

We Operate Under Colorado Cottage Laws

Please note, this product was produced in a home kitchen that is not subject to state licensure or inspection. This product is not intended for resale.

Note: The items below are a summary of what we want to share about Colorado Cottage Laws. For complete information click on the "Learn More"

We Believe In Transparency

Can Cottage Foods be sold on the Internet?

Yes.

Internet sales are allowed.  The mechanism of direct product delivery can be determined between the producer and the informed end consumer as long as it does not involve interstate commerce.

What is an informed end consumer?


An informed consumer, is a consumer who has been provided with general product information including the product name, address where the food was prepared, current telephone number or email address of the producer, date the food was produced, ingredients, and a disclaimer that the food was prepared in a home kitchen not subject to licensure or inspection and that it may contain common food allergens. An end consumer is the person who purchases and consumes the product.

Can a producer sell their Cottage Foods product(s) at multiple locations and events, even if they occur on the same day and at the same time?

Yes.

A producer or their designated representative can sell and deliver the product directly to an informed end consumer.

What are some of the restrictions around Cottage Foods product(s)?

  • Product(s) must be delivered directly from producer to an informed end consumer and cannot be resold.
  • Product(s) cannot be sold to restaurants or grocery stores.
  • Product(s) may only be sold in Colorado. 
  • At the point of sale, clearly display a placard, sign or card with the following disclaimer: "This product was produced in a home kitchen that is not subject to state licensure or inspection. This product is not intended for resale."
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