Voltaire Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster established in 2014, located in the heart of Downtown San Jose, California. The company has built its reputation serving the Silicon Valley community with the highest grade of specialty coffee, focusing on quality and craftsmanship through in-house roasting operations. The roaster takes its name from the 18th century French philosopher Voltaire, who was famously known for consuming up to 50 cups of coffee daily and was a regular patron at Le Procope, the world's largest literary cafe. This historical connection reflects the company's philosophy that coffee serves as more than just a beverage—it's a means to connect with others, develop new ideas, and deepen thinking. Voltaire Coffee Roasters demonstrates a strong commitment to ethical sourcing by exclusively purchasing beans from fair-trade markets, directly supporting local farmers and ensuring sustainable practices throughout their supply chain. Their dedication to quality is evident in their adherence to Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA) standards, serving only coffees that score 80 points or above on the 100-point specialty coffee scale. The company specializes in true specialty coffees that are grown high in mountains under ideal climatic conditions, featuring distinctive full cup taste profiles with minimal defects. These unique flavors result from the special characteristics and mineral composition of the soils where the coffee is cultivated. All roasting is performed in-house, allowing for precise control over the roasting process and ensuring freshness for their customers. Beyond retail operations, Voltaire Coffee Roasters offers comprehensive coffee services including wholesale and catering options, positioning themselves as a full-service specialty coffee provider for the Silicon Valley business community. Their location in downtown San Jose places them at the center of the tech industry, where they've established themselves as a trusted source for high-quality specialty coffee. The company's mission extends beyond commerce, embracing sustainability as a standard rather than just a goal. Their fair-trade sourcing practices support farming communities while delivering exceptional coffee experiences that honor both the philosophical traditions of their namesake and the modern demands of specialty coffee consumers.
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Voltaire Coffee Roasters • San Jose, CA
$14.00 · $1.75/oz
Peanut • Licorice • Toffee
360 Espresso Blend is Voltaire Coffee Roasters' house espresso of Colombia, Brazil, Indonesia, and Ethiopia, a cup of peanut, licorice, and toffee with a nice crema. San Jose-roasted, it is the everyday espresso bag for drinkers who want a sweet, nutty shot.
Voltaire Coffee Roasters • San Jose, CA
$12.00 · $1.50/oz
Peanut • Hazelnut • Milk Chocolate
Brazil (Cerrado Mineiro) is Voltaire Coffee Roasters' natural from Brazil's Cerrado in Minas Gerais, a creamy cup of peanut, hazelnut, and milk chocolate. San Jose-roasted, it is the nutty Brazilian bag for drinkers who want cocoa and roasted nuts.
Voltaire Coffee Roasters • San Jose, CA
$15.00 · $1.88/oz
Varieties
Chestnut • Licorice • Cedar • Milk Chocolate
El Salvador (Ilamatepec) is Voltaire Coffee Roasters' organic pulped-natural from Santa Ana, a cup of chestnut, licorice, cedar, and milk chocolate that stays bright and subtle. San Jose-roasted, it is the Salvadoran bag for drinkers who want cocoa with a gentle lift.
Voltaire Coffee Roasters • San Jose, CA
$19.00 · $2.38/oz
Varieties
Jasmine • Roasted Chestnut • Nutmeg • Lemon Sugar
Ethiopia (Yirgacheffe, Grade 1) is Voltaire Coffee Roasters' washed Grade 1 from Yirgacheffe, a cup of jasmine, roasted chestnut, nutmeg, and lemon sugar. San Jose-roasted, it is the floral Ethiopian bag for drinkers who want perfume and citrus sweetness together.
Voltaire Coffee Roasters • San Jose, CA
$15.00 · $1.88/oz
Varieties
Cherry • Cedar • Smoky • Nutty • Cocoa • Honey Dew • Blueberry • Honey
Indonesia Blue Dragon is Voltaire Coffee Roasters' organic, Rainforest Alliance pulped-natural from Flores, a cup of cherry, cedar, blueberry, and honeydew with cocoa and smoke. San Jose-roasted, it is the layered Indonesian bag for drinkers who want fruit with a nutty, smoky finish.
Voltaire Coffee Roasters • San Jose, CA
$15.00 · $1.88/oz
Pineapple • Brown Sugar • Vanilla • Bergamot • Citrus
Kenya AA (Kirinyaga Uteuzi Jimbo) is Voltaire Coffee Roasters' organic, Rainforest Alliance fully washed Kenya AA, a sweet bright cup of pineapple, brown sugar, vanilla, bergamot, and citrus. San Jose-roasted, it is the crisp Kenyan bag for drinkers who want fruit and floral lift.