Free Space Coffee is a small-batch specialty coffee roaster founded by Nick Yost, whose coffee journey began in 2012 while serving as a missionary in Mexico. The company's origin story is rooted in Yost's discovery of specialty coffee in the volcanic highlands surrounding Colima, Mexico, where he first experienced fresh, high-quality coffee on the flanks of Volcan de Fuego. His exposure to coffee farming regions, including visits to southern Chiapas, gave him firsthand appreciation for the challenges farmers face in bringing quality coffee to market. Based in West Union, Iowa, Free Space Coffee operates with a philosophy that coffee is "much more than just a commodity" - emphasizing community, relationships, and connecting consumers with the hardworking individuals who grow their coffee. The company believes in creating positive connections between producers and consumers through knowledge sharing and careful roasting, with a mission of "making a difference in our world, together." The roasting operation utilizes a 15K GENIO PRO roaster coupled with Artisan data logging software, ensuring consistent and repeatable roast profiles. The company emphasizes precision roasting through environmental monitoring of temperatures, airflow, burner settings, and bean mass throughout the roasting process. This technical approach allows them to maintain quality and consistency by following proven roast profiles for each coffee. Free Space Coffee sources beans through a network of importers, cooperatives, and direct farmer relationships, prioritizing ethical trade practices over traditional fair trade certifications when possible. They focus on transparency throughout the supply chain, seeking detailed farm and regional information for all their coffees. Their product line includes both single-origin coffees and blends, with offerings divided into "Unique and Different" selections (primarily single origins) and "Classic and Approachable" options (mainly blends). The company offers subscription services with roaster's choice options and emphasizes providing the freshest coffee possible to customers. Their commitment extends beyond just quality coffee to building community relationships and serving as a meaningful connection point in the coffee supply chain from farm to cup.
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Free Space Coffee • West Union, IA
$19.00 · $1.58/oz
Chocolate
Apex Blend is Free Space Coffee's breakfast blend of natural Ethiopian and Latin American coffees. Chocolate with a fruit undertone, roasted light-to-medium for black drip from West Union.
Free Space Coffee • West Union, IA
$19.00 · $1.58/oz
Sweet & Fruity • Blackberry Iced Tea
Cold Gold is Free Space Coffee's light-to-medium Guatemala and Colombia blend made for cold brew. Sweet and fruity with blackberry iced tea notes and a smooth lingering finish from West Union.
Free Space Coffee • West Union, IA
$28.00 · $2.33/oz
Varieties
Peach • Rhubarb • Vanilla Creme • Lemon Shrub
Colombia – Adrian Lasso Pink Bourbon is Free Space Coffee's washed Pink Bourbon from brothers Nestor and Adrian Lasso at El Diviso in Huila. Peach, rhubarb, vanilla crème, and lemon shrub in a smooth, bright cup from West Union.
Free Space Coffee • West Union, IA
$19.50 · $1.63/oz
Varieties
Caramel • Vanilla • Orange • Tangerine
Colombia – Huila is Free Space Coffee's washed Castillo and Catuai lot from the Huila Condor Project's women producers. Caramel, vanilla, orange, and tangerine in a bright, juicy everyday Colombian cup.
Free Space Coffee • West Union, IA
$19.50 · $1.63/oz
Fudge Chocolate • Almonds • Stone Fruit
Cosmos Espresso is Free Space Coffee's signature medium-roast blend and most popular offering. Fudge chocolate, almonds, and stone fruit in a full, sweet espresso-ready cup from West Union.
Free Space Coffee • West Union, IA
$20.00 · $1.67/oz
Varieties
Strawberry • Raspberry • Peach • Milk Chocolate
Costa Rica – La Guaca is Free Space Coffee's natural Caturra and Catuai lot from Finca La Guaca at Café Rivense in Chirripó. Strawberry, raspberry, peach, and milk chocolate with a creamy punch body.
Free Space Coffee • West Union, IA
$20.00 · $1.67/oz
Varieties
Caramel • Peach Cobbler • Berries • Cinnamon
Decaf – Colombia El Vergel Estate is Free Space Coffee's sugarcane EA decaf Caturra from Elias and Shady Bayter in Tolima. Caramel, peach cobbler, berries, and cinnamon in a full, smooth caffeine-free cup.
Free Space Coffee • West Union, IA
$20.00 · $1.67/oz
Varieties
Honeydew Melon • Orange Blossom • Honey • Lime
Ethiopia – Rogicha is Free Space Coffee's washed heirloom lot from the Rogicha washing station in Guji. Honeydew melon, orange blossom, honey, and lime in a clean, floral Ethiopian cup from West Union.
Free Space Coffee • West Union, IA
$19.50 · $1.63/oz
Honey Crisp Apples • Cinnamon • Honey
Guatemala – Magnolia is Free Space Coffee's washed lot from Don Santiago in Jilotepeque's Las Magnolias region. Honey crisp apple, cinnamon, and honey with a creamy floral body from West Union.
Free Space Coffee • West Union, IA
$20.00 · $1.67/oz
Varieties
Cherry • Cacao Nibs • Honey • Florals
Hondouras – Alexander Portillo is Free Space Coffee's natural Icatu and Catuai from third-generation farmer Alexander Portillo in La Paz, Santa Ana. Cherry, cacao nibs, honey, and florals in a delicate Honduras cup.
Free Space Coffee • West Union, IA
$19.00 · $1.58/oz
Chocolate • Cola • Peanut Butter
M&M's Blend is Free Space Coffee's medium-roast house blend with chocolate, cola, and peanut butter. Complex and full — an everyday West Union cup with candy-bar comfort.
Free Space Coffee • West Union, IA
$19.50 · $1.63/oz
Chocolate • Sweet Caramel • Blackberry • Almonds
Route 50 is Free Space Coffee's medium-roast blend with chocolate, sweet caramel, blackberry, and almonds. Full and complex — built for espresso or a rich morning cup from West Union.
Free Space Coffee • West Union, IA
$19.50 · $1.63/oz
Varieties
Pineapple • Clove • Caramel
Tanzania – Iyenga Peaberry is Free Space Coffee's washed Bourbon peaberry from the Iyenga AMCOS cooperative in Songwe. Pineapple, clove, and caramel with deep richness and dazzling acidity.
Free Space Coffee • West Union, IA
$19.50 · $1.63/oz
The Kitchen Table Blend is Free Space Coffee's approachable house blend, roasted in West Union for everyday kitchen cups. An easy, familiar Free Space roast when you want something simple and welcoming.