Unlocking the Benefits of a Kafiex Wholesale Partnership

Your wholesale coffee partner shapes more than what's in the cup. It shapes your consistency, your story, and how much support you have when things get busy. Here's what that actually looks like when you partner with Kafiex, beyond the usual "quality and consistency" language every roaster uses.

Quality You Can Verify, Not Just a Claim

Every coffee we serve has to score 84 points or higher on the specialty coffee scale before it makes it into a wholesale program (Every Coffee). That threshold is enforced by Matthew Selivanow, a certified Q Arabica Grader, and checked through public cuppings held every Monday at noon at our Roastery HQ, which prospective and current partners are welcome to attend (Kafiex Roasters).

Direct Trade That's Actually Direct

"Ethical sourcing" gets used loosely in coffee marketing. At Kafiex, it means naming names. We work directly with producers like Juan Camilo at Cofinet in Colombia, who now acts as both grower and importer, and Juan Diego at Finca El Socorro in Guatemala, who processes a naturally fermented Maracaturra exclusively for us (Kafiex Roasters). A November 2025 Roast Magazine feature on our Roaster of the Year application noted that these aren't transactional relationships: "They build and maintain direct trade relationships with producers across Mexico, Colombia, Brazil and Peru… these aren't merely transactions, they're long-term partnerships grounded in shared values and mutual respect" (Roast Magazine).

That same sourcing philosophy extends to Café Femenino, the women-farmer program we've partnered with since our earliest days, and the Green World Campaign, which funds reforestation in coffee-growing regions through a portion of every bag sold (Clark County Today).

Customization Without Compromising Quality

Every partner's menu is different, so we build custom blends and roast profiles around your equipment, volume, and price point rather than handing you a one-size-fits-all lineup. Because our founders actively compete on the national stage, that same competition-grade coffee and technique becomes part of what you're offering guests, along with the brand recognition that comes with it.

Training From People Who Compete for a Living

Our wholesale training isn't outsourced. It's led by Seidy Selivanow, a 2026 US Barista Championship finalist and experienced educator, and Matthew Selivanow, a two-time fourth-place finalist at the US Coffee Roasting Championship (Kafiex Roasters). Training covers espresso dialing, grinder adjustment, milk technique, and workflow, built around your actual equipment and menu rather than a generic curriculum.

Sustainability Baked Into Operations, Not Just Marketing

A few specifics worth knowing:

• Our roaster runs through a Vortx Klean Air eco-filtration system that replaces propane-based smoke and chaff removal with a recycled-water process (Kafiex Roasters)

• Packaging runs through Savor Brands' R+R® Program, using repurposed, recyclable materials

• We partner with ByFusion to turn non-recyclable plastics into building materials

• Kafiex is a Certified Clark County Green Business (Every Coffee)

None of that is required to sell good coffee. It's part of why partners choose to stay.

Frequently Asked Questions

What quality standard does Kafiex hold wholesale coffee to?
Every coffee must score 84 points or higher on the specialty coffee scale, verified through regular cupping and overseen by a certified Q Arabica Grader (Every Coffee).

Does Kafiex source coffee directly from farms?
Yes. Kafiex maintains direct relationships with producers across Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, Guatemala, and Peru, bypassing traditional importer networks where possible (Kafiex Roasters).

Can wholesale partners get custom blends?
Yes. Blends and roast profiles are built around each partner's equipment, menu, and price point.

Who leads wholesale training?
Seidy Selivanow, a 2026 US Barista Championship finalist, and Matthew Selivanow, a certified Q Arabica Grader and US Coffee Roasting Championship finalist (Kafiex Roasters).

Ready to see what a real partnership looks like? Reach out to our wholesale team or explore our wholesale program.