About Us
Small batch coffee and handmade confections, roasted and crafted to order in Southern California.
Split Bean Coffee
Split Bean Coffee is a Southern California based micro-roaster and distributor of fine coffees, dedicated to the promotion of Nicaraguan coffees.
Our coffees are micro-roasted to order daily and shipped via USPS Priority Mail within the US to assure that the coffee you purchase is the freshest possible roast. We recommend ordering just what you’ll consume in 7–14 days, so the last cup tastes as good as the first.
An Underrated Origin
Nicaraguan coffees possess great body and balance, outperforming most other Latin American coffees. Good Nicaraguan coffees are considered a “classic” cup by connoisseurs: great body, clean flavor, and balance.
Because the highest altitude grown crops (SHG grade: Strictly High Grown) don’t develop the pronounced, sharp acidity of other Central American coffees, Nicaraguan coffees stand apart — their closest “cup kin” is arguably certain Colombians.
- Great body and balance
- Classic, clean cup profile
- Low, smooth acidity
- Strictly High Grown (SHG) altitude crops
Sourced From Matagalpa
Our coffees feature beans from the Matagalpa region, grown for us by a Fair Trade certified co-op where quality control, the environment, and social responsibility are the cornerstones of the organization.
Coffees are harvested at the optimal moment, dried in the sun, and prepared for export under strict quality guidelines — a fair price for small-scale farmers, and a smooth, low-acidity, nutty cup for you.
Handmade, the Way Our Grand-Aunt Tita Made It
Split Bean Coffee was established as an alternative to the large coffee purveyors that crowd our cities. We’ve expanded to offer handmade confections and a fine selection of Yerba Mate, Latin American coffee blends, artisan chocolate truffles, marshmallows, brittles, and our World Famous Dulce de Leche Alfajores La Misión, available in over 8 flavors.
We take pride in handcrafting our coffees and confections in small controlled batches the day they’re ordered, using only ingredients our Grandma would have used in her kitchen — no preservatives, no fillers. We only sell what we’d be happy to serve at our own family table.
Made From Scratch
No preservatives, no fillers — only ingredients Grandma would recognize.
Roasted & Baked to Order
Coffees roast to order, alfajores are baked to order, sweets are made in small daily batches.
Slow Food, On Purpose
We don’t believe in instant gratification. Every order gets individual care, same as our first day.
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Three Ways to Enjoy Split Bean
Our Service Level
Everything is handmade in small batches. High-volume orders may take up to a week plus shipping. We ship via USPS Priority Mail (1–3 days); overnight service is available.
Visit Our Store
We micro-roast our coffees when you order and ship ASAP so you enjoy the freshest coffee possible. We never store roasted beans for weeks on a shelf.
Catering & Special Events
We are paella specialists. Our Spanish-trained executive chef will cook a paella live in front of your guests, made with only the best ingredients.
Taste the Difference of Small Batch
Have a question, or want to book catering? We’d love to hear from you.
Tel. (818) 448-5185