Founded in 1984 by Patti Spooner, Alta Organic Coffee is a coffee roaster located that specializes in organic coffees in Santa Cruz, CA. Alta Organic Coffee & Tea Company’s commitment to great coffee starts at the farms.  Early on, Spooner travelled to coffee farms to learn as much as she could about different growing practices and approaches. Their attention to detail as resulted in a business that’s good for the environment and coffee farmers. Drinking a cup of Alta Organic Coffee means you’re supporting fair wages, sustainable farming practices and the families growing the beans.