Ecuadorian tradition
Our love story, our family heritage, and Ecuador's finest coffee, brought together one cup at a time.
In partnership with
Ceci & Tim
From Ecuador’s coffee-growing heritage to the Upper Midwest and surrounding areas, we’re building connections through exceptional coffee.
Our story began on June 15, 2023, when Tim and I had our first date at Claddagh Coffee in Saint Paul. Naturally, we chose a coffee shop, because we wanted a place where we could talk, get to know each other, and enjoy a good cup of coffee.
There was a spark from the moment we met. One of my favorite memories from that first date is asking Tim to order my coffee because the menu was in English and quite different from the coffee menus I knew back home in Ecuador.
Our relationship grew naturally, openly, and effortlessly. We fell in love, became partners, got married, and today we continue building our life together.
As we began building a life together, I shared more of my Ecuadorian culture with Tim—traditional dishes from home, the way we enjoy coffee in Ecuador, and the remarkable quality of Ecuadorian coffee.
As we experienced those flavors together, Tim quickly realized there was something truly different about the coffee: its rich aroma, smooth flavor, and the entire experience of enjoying an exceptional cup.
The idea began with me. Before Woven Bean Coffee had a name, I was searching for a way to build a business around the flavors and traditions I loved. I first imagined a food truck, but it was not the right fit.
Coffee kept returning as the most natural path for us. It was something we both loved, and I knew Ecuador had delicious coffee that deserved to be better known.
When I reached out to Café Galletti, their encouraging response helped turn my idea into our shared path forward—and our dream began taking shape.
Our name and logo bring together two symbols of Ecuador: the coffee bean and the handwoven toquilla straw hat—a treasured expression of identity, history, and craftsmanship.
Together, these symbols represent heritage, family, and the journey from Ecuador to your cup. Ecuador’s diverse geography supports coffee production across the Coast, Andes, Amazon, and Galápagos Islands, with distinctive growing conditions shaped by altitude, climate, soil, and microclimates.
Just as the fibers of a toquilla hat are woven together through generations of tradition, Woven Bean Coffee is weaving a dream that connects people to the land, to family, and to the enduring legacy of Ecuador’s coffee growers.
Ready to experience the coffee at the heart of our story?
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Our mission, vision & values
Three commitments shape what we share, where we are going, and how we grow.
Sharing the distinctive character of Ecuadorian coffee through moments of connection, discovery, and enjoyment.
To share the spirit of Ecuador's coffee-growing heritage with communities across the Midwest. Shaped by its unique equatorial location, dramatic elevations, volcanic soils, and diverse microclimates, Ecuador produces exceptional coffees with distinctive character. Our mission is to share that experience through every cup—creating moments of relaxation, creativity, and connection.
Building a trusted Midwestern home for Ecuador’s remarkable coffees—and, one day, more of its flavors and traditions.
To become a trusted source for exceptional Ecuadorian coffee in the Midwest, recognized for introducing consumers to Ecuador's diverse coffee-growing regions, distinctive origins, and rich coffee heritage—while building meaningful connections between Ecuador and the communities we serve.
Heritage, relationships, quality, responsibility, and respect for the people behind every cup.
Rooted connection. Our story is rooted in a genuine connection to Ecuador—through Ceci's heritage, our shared love of coffee, and our respect for the traditions and people behind it.
Uncompromising quality. We seek Ecuadorian coffees that reflect the distinctive aromas, flavors, and quality shaped by the country’s diverse growing regions, elevations, and microclimates.
Human community. Coffee brought us together, and we believe it has the power to connect others while building a bridge between cultures.
Ancestral pride. Like the toquilla straw hat weaves threads of history, we weave our identity into everything we do—with transparency and pride in Ecuadorian heritage.
Ecuadorian specialty coffee, roasted in Ecuador and brought directly to customers in America.
Our full-size bags for everyday brewing and sharing.
A smaller whole-bean format for exploring Ecuadorian coffees, comparing flavor profiles, or sharing as a thoughtful gift.
Prices and availability reflect our current inventory. Taxes are not charged on these coffee products.
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If you have any questions as we prepare Woven Bean Coffee for launch, please reach out to us — we'd love to hear from you.
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