About Casa Lind
A family legacy, reimagined for a new generation
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Where Coffee Meets Heritage
Casa Lind is named after a house on the shores of Lake Atitlán, the home where my family would stop on the journey from their coffee farms on the skirts of the Atitlán Volcano, to the regional capital. Three generations ago, my family came from Norway to grow coffee in Guatemala's highlands. I grew up between Guatemala and abroad, built a career in international affairs and diplomacy, and eventually came back to coffee. We work directly with small cooperatives and farms in Guatemala. We roast to order in New Jersey, once a week, and ship the same week.
The Model: Simple, Honest, Traceable
We source specialty coffee from Guatemala. Grown at elevations between 1,400 and 1,700 meters, in volcanic soil, under shade canopies that protect the surrounding ecosystem.
Every bag is roasted fresh in small batches at our partner roastery in New Jersey. We don't warehouse inventory. You order, we roast, we ship. Traceable, sustainable, direct.
Guatemala's Coffee Regions
Map Coming Soon
A detailed map showing coffee-growing regions in Guatemala, including elevation zones and farm locations
Conservation Matters
Guatemalan coffee is more than agriculture: It's a long-term commitment to land and people.
Shade-grown coffee helps preserve biodiversity. Tree canopies shelter coffee plants while also providing habitat for migratory birds, native wildlife, and fragile ecosystems. Small-lot farming supports diversity on the land, avoiding the environmental costs of monoculture, and responsible practices help protect local watersheds for generations to come.
Sustainability also means investing in people. Coffee farming supports families and communities, providing livelihoods, preserving cultural knowledge, and creating stability in rural areas. When farmers are paid fairly and supported in sustainable practices, they can reinvest in their farms, their communities, and the future of coffee itself.
Every bag you buy helps sustain this balance of healthy ecosystems, skilled farmers, and high-quality coffee, working together for long-term resilience rather than short-term gain.
On the Horizon
- > Detailed origin stories and farm profiles
- > Direct partnerships with specific producers
- > Seasonal micro-lots and experimental processing
- > Coffee education and cupping events in NY/NJ
- > Curated origin trips to farms and other activities and attractions in Guatemala
Our Values
Respect for Craft
Great coffee takes time, skill, and attention at every step, from the farm to the roast. We choose care over speed and intention over scale, because quality is built, not rushed.
Respect for Place
We work deep within a few regions in Guatemala, learning its land, climate, and traditions. By focusing rather than chasing variety, we honor the character of place and the people who shape it.
Respect for People
Coffee is a livelihood, not a commodity. We value the farmers, families, and workers behind every harvest, supporting practices that create stability, dignity, and opportunity over the long term.
Transparency & Trust
You should know where your coffee comes from and how it was produced. We share origins, methods, and roast dates openly, because trust is part of quality.
Stewardship
Coffee ties us to land, water, and ecosystems. We treat that connection as a responsibility, supporting farming methods that protect biodiversity and sustain the future of coffee.
Longevity Over Growth
We measure success by resilience, not volume. Our goal is to build something that lasts: healthy farms, lasting partnerships, and coffee worth returning to year after year.
Welcome Home
Casa Lind honors a family's past while building something new. It connects the volcanic highlands of Guatemala with your morning ritual. It proves that great coffee can just be quality, honesty, and a story worth telling.
This is ours. Now it's yours too.
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