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Sustainability Focused

Reuse / Refill / Compost

When we started Compact Coffee, we knew we didn’t want to add waste as a business. Every decision we make is filtered by questions about whether something can be reused, refilled or composted. Notably, we pride ourselves in leaving no trace. We pack in ceramic & glassware to wash after every event, or bring compostable cups that we collect & compost responsibly. We started a local coffee refill program where we deliver whole bean coffee into our airtight containers on doorsteps to avoid single use coffee bags from going into the landfill.

We are very passionate about reducing waste & spend a lot of our time educating to inspire other coffee shops, even individuals, to make important changes to their lifestyle.

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Customer Love

  • Highest quality in taste!

    “Highest quality in taste, presentation, and service. Having Compact Coffee at our backyard party was loved by all. It became a feature to gather around to hear Seth talk and create beautiful lattes and cappuccinos. I’d recommend Compact Coffee to anyone and everyone. In fact, I do!”

  • Fantastic addition to any wedding!

    “The coffee is wonderful. Seth is an exceptional barista and a great balance of friendliness and great coffee. This would be a fantastic addition to any wedding, our guests raved about having them at our event!”

  • The friendliest crew!

    “The friendliest crew of baristas I’ve ever met! Came out to work on a set of a movie shoot and absolutely killed it! Amazing coffee and are a fun group of people!”

  • 10/10 would recommend!

    “Claire and Seth are true experts in their field. I’ve worked with them at several events and trainings and they are always fun and professional! And did I mention the great coffee? 10/10 would recommend!”

  • Enlightening!

    “Enlightening! Already had a basic knowledge, but then I met Seth, mind blown... I have much to practice to perfect the art of latte, and just the entire coffee experience. Can’t wait to improve! Seth is a generous soul - he lives his passion!”

  • Would recommend for any event!

    “Compact Coffee not only exceeded our flavor expectations, but was so helpful to work with even from a distance! 10/10 would recommend for any events, so friendly, and even had our fave coffees delivered to the sweetheart table during our wedding. Cannot recommend enough!”

  • Seth is an outstanding teacher!

    “It was amazing- Seth is such an outstanding teacher! Colin and I have both done adult education extensively and we agree he is awesome! Colin learned so much and is really enjoying practicing.”

Our Coffee Story

 
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We are a husband & wife team based out of Salida Colorado, the heart of the Rockies.

Our coffee story is long-winded, but to keep it short & sweet - we fell in love with specialty coffee in the Pacific Northwest, traveled to Australia for inspiration & started Compact Coffee in early 2018.

We were living in our tiny home on wheels at inception so we began the business with a similar mindset - keep our business small and on wheels with a focus on sustainability.

While we currently don’t live tiny, we built our van as our “tinier home” in which we can affordably travel to serve coffee at events and teach classes. When we’re home, you’ll find us delivering coffee refills via one wheel, popping up around town, planning latte art throwdowns and chasing around our two little boys (aka future baristas).