Colombia is generally considered only second to Ethiopia for consistent quality and variety of coffees. The country's high-elevation territories and its well-researched agriculture have long allowed its coffees to stand out.

Equally important, perhaps, is how central the beverage is in Colombian culture. Great coffee is a matter of national pride, especially in the sweet, high-elevation profile that's typical of Huila. This region is the largest source of coffees for Upper Left, while its neighbors Narino, Tolima, and Antioquia often supply us with their delicious offerings as well.

Since day one at Upper Left, Colombian coffees have had a strong presence on our menu and been a favorite among our customers and staff. Colombia harvests and ships coffee year-round—one of the only nations to do so—so there is always fresh Colombian coffee available. Coffee from Huila and Antioquia arrives in mid-winter, with arrivals from Narino and Tolima in the fall.

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Coffee roastery and cafe located in the Ladd's Addition neighborhood in Portland, OR. We look forward to serving you!

Welcome to our page! My name is Katherine Harris and I co-own Upper Left Roasters with my father, Jim Harris. Native to Portland, we both have a passion for the city and the products that represent it. We joined together in August of 2015 to open Upper Left Roasters with the mission to bring exceptional coffee and food to the people and the city we love.

Chris Alspach, lead roaster, aims to offer coffees that are unique to their origins and offer exceptional levels of clarity and sweetness. We offer single-origin and blend options and give priority to green not used by others in Portland. We roast to order on our Proaster 10 kilo.

Our roasting style has been described as “soft,” and we are proud to present outstanding body and sweetness across all of our offerings. Think equal parts juicy and buttery.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

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