How our in-haus coffee merchant is pioneering the shrub-to-cup experience.
Unravel Coffee was born from the vision of Steve Holt and Jim Deters, who set out to create more than just a coffee shop. Inspired by sustainability and a love for community, they built a brand that roasts beans on-site and crafts fresh, locally sourced dishes.
Holt has explored the world seeking out growers, sourcing the next best thing. Right now, it’s Ethiopia’s exceptional coffee. The country’s biggest export and lifeblood comprises 90 percent of Unravel’s coffees served in Denver, Breckenridge, Vail and Winter Park
“This is handmade coffee,” says Steve Holt. “There’s lots of intention here. There are no machines doing the work. We’ve really invested in relationships, from the growing community to our café community.” Unravel is involved in every step: selecting farms, deciding on fermentation methods, and managing everything from export to roasting and serving.
“We go through all of this work to get this liquid in a cup,” Holt adds. “When it’s done right and you untangle that mess, it’s beautiful.”The journey from the coffee seed to the final sip is the heart of Unravel, beginning in Ethiopia, the world’s coffee epicenter.
With over 10,000 varieties, regions like Sidama, Yirgacheffe, and Guji produce some of the most nuanced flavors. “It’s like a candy store for us,” Holt says. And with in-haus roasting, Unravel takes the experience to the next level.
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