Elevate Coffee Trading

Friday Flashback⚡️from the archives of some Coffee Mission Expeditions 🤟🏽☕️🌋 #lovecoffeeadventures Would you be down to join us on one? Head over to @fit4adventureusa to check out our co-branded GUATEMALAN COFFEE EXPEDITION and reserve your spot for our annual trip! 🎥📸 Credits: @alxflres @luisferburbano_ @zavala_502

The 🌋🌋🌋 Volcanoes on our logo represent our mission and the resources available to children in Guatemala through our non profit partners, @ru4children & @inspiraguate . Thank you to all who support this small business mission and dream of doing good while enjoying great coffee to fuel life’s adventures! Cheers, 🤟🏽☕️🌋 #lovecoffeeadventures #extracthope #givebackbrands #givebackbrand #whywedowhatwedo #socialenterprise #brandidentity #branding #branddesign #logo #logodesigns #brandstorytelling #brandstory #coffeeforlife #coffeeforgood #coffeewithacause #coffeewithapurpose #coffeeforthepeople #volcano #volcanoes #guatemala #guatemalancoffee #guatemalancoffees #guatemalamissions #cleanwaterforall #waterfall #endmalnutrition #adventuretime #adventureisoutthere #adventureawaits

☕️Learn more about @elevatecoffeetrading ‘s mission & motivation, & how you can join, through this interview with @kristindickersontv on @nbctexastoday 🙏🏽We are so grateful for the invitation on the show & for all the supporters (🛗Elevators🤟🏽) who help this mission become a reality by choosing to #extracthope with us through ☕️specialty coffee purchases, humanitarian-adventure-travel 🌋, & direct donations to our #nonprofit partners @ru4children 💧🍎📚 There are so many #specialtycoffeeroasters out there, so many #adventurelifestyle brands, so many #socialenterprises , so many #nonprofits . It’s humbling and energizing that you guys would join us on this adventure of a lifetime with the purpose of working to #endmalnutrition , provide #cleanwater , & advance opportunities for #equaleducation for younger generations! This is just the beginning & we’re so thrilled to share in this journey, this mission, with you, through #lovecoffeeadventures 🤟🏽☕️🌋

Coming soon… 🇵🇪☕️ @elevatecoffeetrading A very special coffee from Peru, selected for our new premium lineup. This lot was evaluated, scored, and selected with the help of Jhon Jiménez, competitor in the World Cup Tasters Championship, whose expertise helped identify coffees that truly stand out. We can’t wait for you to taste what’s coming next

The joyous vibe at the @dallascoffeefest was infectious & if you stopped by the @elevatecoffeetrading booth, we hope you caught it! Few things bring people together quite like Coffee. Unfortunately, its benefits have been one-sided throughout history. But that’s where we come in, collectively. You’re helping correct history through coffee! It is an honor for us to see both sides, both in the producing & consuming communities, giving & receiving, holding both positions at the same time… maybe it’s a paradox, maybe coffee’s a conduit, either way we’re grateful for the flow and to be caught up in it. We’re all in this thing together! For the love of all people & the coffee that connects us. 🤟🏽☕️🌋 #lovecoffeeadventures #extracthope #dallascoffeefest 🎞️ @anthonybady 📷 @arickrobles ☕️ @prospectcoffeefarms ☕️ @andresplatacoffee ☕️ @nuevacoffee.co ☕️ @elevatecoffeetrading

Dallas Coffee Festival brought the city out in full force. ☕️🔥 48 hours. Endless heavy pours. A packed house of the city’s top roasters, baristas, and coffee lovers bringing unmatched energy. The vibe inside Gilley’s was electric—pure craft, zero fluff, and a community that knows exactly how to show out. Elevate Coffee Trading anchored the room as a featured vendor, bringing an all-star collaborative lineup to the bar. Give the heavy hitters a follow: 🎪 Festival Hosts: @dallascoffeefest (Leading the coffee festival buzz in Dallas) ☕️ Featured Roaster: @elevatecoffeetrading 🌱 Sourcing Partners: @prospectcoffeefarms 🔥 Behind the Bar: @andresplatacoffee & Eric @nuevacoffee.co 📸 Story & Strategy: @anthonybady (Ledgered Reserve) 📍 Venue: @gilleysdallas The festival tour is just getting started. If you missed the Dallas run, they are bringing this exact experience to a city near you. 🎟️ Catch the next pour! Drop the word FESTIVAL in the comments, and we’ll DM you the upcoming tour dates and ticket links so you can lock in your spot. 👇🏽 #DallasCoffeeFestival #SpecialtyCoffee #DallasCoffee #CoffeeCommunity #CoffeeCulture

Okay wait, who’s already open and who’s opening soon?? Great questions! 🌱 NOW OPEN 1️⃣ @cliffhangercommunitystore 2️⃣ @halperinpark 3️⃣ @abdiasjiujitsu 4️⃣ @archon_weightlifting 5️⃣ @theluckyclaw COMING MAY 2026 6️⃣ @kuluntubakery (soft-opening 5/2) 7️⃣ @barroeastdock (sneak peek with concurrence art show 5/9 @tuesdazeurban ) 8️⃣ @lolascantinasnacks (late May) 9️⃣ @bitesushitapas (late May) 🔟@oakcliffrevival (late May) COMING JUNE 2026 1️⃣1️⃣ @hipposcigarlounge (opens 6/11) 1️⃣2️⃣ @elevatecoffeetrading We have art exhibitions monthly through November, so there are plenty of excuses to come by and visit. 🙂‍↔️ NEXT EXHIBITION: @adeline.c.woods 4/25

Introducing: Hickory and Hope! This coffee seasoning is packed with hickory smoke, dark roast coffee, fresh ground spices, roasty chiles, and a coffee and shiitake infused salt. Sound familiar? If you are an old school Sandcastle fan then you may remember The O.C., one of our first seasonings ever, and a long time favorite. Well, it's back, with a new name, and a new mission. Jump on the website and learn more about Hickory and Hope, Elevate Coffee Trading, and grab a jar today 💚

It’s official: @elevatecoffeetrading at @east.dock @elevatecoffeetrading is thrilled to join the vibrant community at @east.dock in the heart of Oak Cliff, in Dallas, TX! After quietly roasting in Oak Cliff since 2023, the team is excited to finally welcome customers and wholesale partners into a dedicated space. This new headquarters brings together a small craft roasting and production studio with a private cupping and tasting lab—designed to share exceptional coffee, foster connection, and invite our community into the craft of specialty coffee by highlighting the stories and impact behind the coffee & mission alike. While Elevate won’t have a storefront onsite, we’re thrilled to team up with @kuluntubakery on espresso in their new cafe space & collaborate with many of the other concepts throughout the @east.dock development & Oak Cliff community (more on that to come)! About @elevatecoffeetrading : Founded by husband & wife team Michael and Alicia Iwasko, Elevate Coffee Trading is a purpose-driven specialty coffee company rooted in heritage, quality, transparency, and generous impact. Through direct relationships with coffee producers in Guatemala & Peru,as well as exceptional offerings from Mexico, Elevate partners with nonprofits like @ru4children & @inspiraguate to leverage coffee as a vehicle to uplift communities through health and education initiatives for children in these coffee-producing regions & in our local schools. Elevate is committed to advancing this mission—fostering deeper connections and bridging the gap between coffee’s roots and coffee drinkers through meaningful experiences, stories and relationships from producer’s farms to your cup. In many ways it’s still just the beginning and we’re stoked for what’s to come. We hope you’ll join is in the adventure! Cheers & Blessings, ❤️‍🔥☕️🌋 #lovecoffeeadventures #extracthope #dallascoffee #dallascoffeeroaster #oakcliff

Revitalizing Oak Cliff through craft coffee and local food. 🥐☕️ We spent the weekend at East Dock for @kuluntubakery ’s pop-up event, and the energy was undeniable. Together with @elevatecoffeetrading , they are anchoring a new wave of revitalization for Oak Cliff, bringing incredible value and a fresh, creative pulse to the neighborhood. The East Dock Lineup: 🔹 The Bakery: Kuluntu gave us a first taste of their menu ahead of their official Spring opening. Judging by the crowd, this upcoming Dallas bakery is already a local staple. 🔹 The Coffee: @elevatecoffeetrading teamed up with @nuevocoffeecart to keep the block fueled with specialty coffee pours. By building their new Dallas coffee roasting HQ right here at East Dock, Elevate is driving real investment and community value directly into the Oak Cliff area. 🔹 The Neighbors: East Dock is quickly becoming a premier hub for Dallas small businesses. When you visit, you’re stepping into a community shared by a powerlifting gym, multi-cultural food options featuring Latin-based seafood eateries, an art agency championing local creators, and a growing list of independent shops. ( Doc: Ledgered Reserve ) ✨ OAK CLIFF FINDS Plan your visit and explore the new block. 👇🏽 Comment “DOCK” below to get the exact location and our vendor guide sent to your DMs. 📍 Follow: @east.dock , @kuluntubakery @elevatecoffeetrading , & @nuevocoffee #OakCliff #DallasCoffeeShop #DallasBakery #DallasSmallBusiness #SpecialtyCoffeeDallas

Wondering what you can explore this Saturday at East Dock? 🌱 We will have all the homies up and at em’, so don’t be shy to come and explore the progress! Don’t be shocked if some of the spaces aren’t completed. We’re inviting you into the process ahead of grand openings. :) TUNES W/ @djdivasummer ♥️ & Meet @theoakcliffassembly friends: @apprentice.oakcliff @justnegel @thebarrierbabe FOOD & BEVVYS 1️⃣ @barroeastdock — latin american flavors with a market + cultural twist 2️⃣ @lolascantinasnacks — playful street food, drinks, and good energy 3️⃣ @bitesushitapas — elevated japanese-inspired bites 4️⃣ @kuluntubakery — sourdough + south african pastries rooted in community SHOPS & COMMUNITY 1️⃣ @oakcliffrevival — a vintage gathering place with local charm 2️⃣ @cliffhangercommunitystore — curated resale + neighborhood goods 3️⃣ @halperinpark — future 5-acre park bringing more green space + connection to oak cliff PLAY 1️⃣ @theluckyclaw — arcade games, collectibles, and a little chaos 2️⃣ @mantiques_cigars — meet Hippo Cigar Lounge, the folks from what once was known as “maniqtues” WELLNESS 1️⃣ @abdiasjiujitsu — family-led training for all levels 2️⃣ @archon_weightlifting — strength training + competitive lifting community Come wander, meet the people behind the spaces, and get a feel for what’s taking shape! RSVP link in bio.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our second annual Garden Gallery this weekend at @east.dock . 🧩💐 We loved sharing the space with you. We’re closing out the month with two more events next weekend. March 26, Gallery Night with @courtesy.of__ & March 27, “On Documentation” a panel talk in collaboration with @blackgirlsinartspaces , featuring @uwaedeosifo , @ashaamanabdul , and @jtaylorthehistorian moderated by @isisrkazadi . 🧩 Tickets liked in our bio.