KOHI Micro-torréfacteur

What KOHI Micro-torréfacteur does

KOHI Micro-torréfacteur is a Quebec-based specialty coffee micro-roastery founded in 2017 that operates a direct-to-consumer e-commerce platform on Shopify alongside a physical Bar à Café / Atelier / Labo in Prévost, Quebec. The company sources green coffee through direct trade relationships with named producers in six countries (Colombia, Brazil, Guatemala, Honduras, Peru, and Kenya), including long-tenure partnerships such as a six-year exclusive arrangement with Guatemalan producer Gregorio Munoz and sourcing from Forest Coffee's 250-family Colombian network. Its product portfolio centers on single-origin whole-bean coffee in 300g and 2.2lb formats priced roughly $16-$57, curated gift sets, decaffeinated offerings, and a complementary assortment of manual brewing equipment (AeroPress, Chemex, Hario, TimeMore grinders) plus anniversary-branded apparel.

The business generates revenue through one-time coffee and equipment sales, recurring subscriptions (ABONNEMENTS in three flavor profiles and ALCOVE monthly 100g), gift cards in $10-$100 denominations, and paid group cupping and private training sessions at the Prévost workshop. Distribution is entirely Canada-focused, with free shipping across Quebec for all orders and across the rest of Canada for orders over $60. Marketing is digital-first via newsletter capture, social media, and rich product-page content emphasizing producer storytelling, processing methods (including anaerobic fermentation), and detailed brewing parameters. The company is privately held, founder-operated, has not raised institutional capital, and has no disclosed management team, headquarters, or revenue figures; no M&A, leadership, or restructuring activity is recorded.

Name

KOHI Micro-torréfacteur

Legal name

KOHI Micro-torréfacteur

Website

https://kohi.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

KOHI Micro-torréfacteur is a Quebec-based specialty coffee micro-roastery founded in 2017, selling direct-trade single-origin coffees, subscriptions, brewing equipment, and training services to Canadian retail consumers via Shopify and a Prévost café/atelier.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Coffee Roasting

NAICS

Coffee and Tea Manufacturing (311920)

SIC

Beverages (2080), Miscellaneous Food Preparations & Kindred Products (2090)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Coffee & Tea (Single-Origin, Micro-lot, Premium) Processing (AFAFADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Coffee (Roasted, Ground, Whole Bean) (CRADAHAG), Coffee Roasters with Cafe (Roastery Cafes) (THAFADAE), Specialty Coffee & Tea Retail (Beans, Leaves, Accessories) (CRAHAGAI)

Keywords

• Specialty coffee roasting
• Direct trade coffee
• Coffee subscriptions
• Single origin coffee
• Manual brewing equipment

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Green Coffee Bean Sales: Sale of specialty whole bean coffee in 300g and 2.2lb formats with prices ranging from $16-21 per 300g, sourced from direct trade relationships with producers in Colombia, Brazil, Honduras, Guatemala, Kenya, and Peru.
2. Coffee Subscriptions: Monthly and bi-weekly coffee subscription services (Classique, Audacieux, and Choix du Chef profiles) with prepaid options offering 5% savings for 6 deliveries and 10% for 12 deliveries. Prices range from $39-47 per delivery.
3. Brewing Equipment Sales: Sale of specialty coffee brewing equipment including AeroPress, AeroPress GO, Hario V60, Chemex, TimeMore grinders and kettles, with prices from $5-400.
4. Merchandise: Branded merchandise including t-shirts ($25), caps ($25), crewnecks ($47), and work shirts ($50).
5. Gift Cards: Digital gift cards available in $10, $25, $50, $75, and $100 denominations.
6. Group Cupping Sessions: Group tasting/cupping sessions offered as private training experiences at the workshop location.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

KOHI Micro-torréfacteur roasts specialty single-origin coffee beans and sells them directly to consumers online, with monthly 100g (ALCOVE) and tiered 300g/2.2lb (ABONNEMENTS) subscriptions, manual brewing equipment, gift sets and gift cards, and physical Bar à Café/Atelier/Labo services in Prévost, Quebec. Coffee is sourced through direct trade relationships with named producers in six countries (Colombia, Brazil, Guatemala, Honduras, Kenya, Peru) with full traceability and origin-specific processing details published for each lot.

Product overview

KOHI Micro-torréfacteur is a Quebec-based specialty coffee micro-roastery operating a direct-to-consumer e-commerce platform. The product portfolio centers on single-origin specialty coffees sourced from direct trade relationships with producers in Colombia, Brazil, Guatemala, Honduras, Kenya, and Peru. Coffee products are sold as whole beans in 300g and 2.2lb formats, with tasting notes ranging from chocolate/nutty (Classique profile) to fruity/floral (Audacieux profile). The company offers subscription services (ABONNEMENTS and ALCOVE) for recurring deliveries, curated gift sets (TRIO CLASSIQUE, TRIO AUDACIEUX, BOÎTE DÉCOUVERTE), and gift cards. Equipment offerings include manual brewing tools (AeroPress, AeroPress GO, CHEMEX, Hario Buono kettle) and accessories. An apparel line commemorating the roastery's 5-year anniversary includes caps, t-shirts, crewnecks, and work shirts. Educational services include group cupping sessions and private training at the BAR À CAFÉ / ATELIER / LABO location in Prévost, Quebec.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ALCOVE Monthly subscription delivering 100g of freshly roasted specialty coffee with free shipping, designed for individual consumers who want a recurring curated single-coffee delivery without re-selecting each cycle.
• ABONNEMENTS Recurring coffee subscription offered in 300g and 2.2lb formats across three flavor profiles (Classique, Audacieux, Choix du chef), with delivery frequencies from every 2 to every 6 weeks and 5% (6 cycles) or 10% (12 cycles) prepaid discounts, for consumers seeking customizable specialty coffee replenishment.
• OH FUDGE, YUKI! Single-origin Brazilian specialty coffee from producer Yuki, naturally processed with a 144-hour fermentation, presented in 300g format for individual home brewing.
• GREGORIO Single-origin Guatemalan washed specialty coffee from producer Gregorio, sold in 300g format for individual home brewing.
• RENE Single-origin Guatemalan specialty coffee from producer Rene, sold in 300g format for individual home brewing.
• CHUNGO Single-origin Honduran specialty coffee from producer Chungo, sold in 300g format for individual home brewing.
• JUICE TOWN Single-origin Colombian specialty coffee from Juice Town producer, naturally processed with a 60-hour anaerobic fermentation, sold in 300g format for individual home brewing.
• STIVEN Single-origin Colombian specialty coffee from producer Stiven, sold in 300g format for individual home brewing.
• LAS MISHAS Single-origin Peruvian specialty coffee from producer Las Mishas, sold in 300g format for individual home brewing.
• ROYAL CASSIS Single-origin Kenyan specialty coffee from Royal Cassis producer, naturally processed with a 48-hour anaerobic fermentation, sold in 300g format for individual home brewing.
• ELIAS & SHADY Single-origin Colombian specialty coffee from producer Elias & Shady, sold in 300g format for individual home brewing.
• SUPER TRANQUILLITÉ Decaffeinated specialty coffee sold in 300g format for individual consumers seeking caffeine-free specialty coffee options.
• TRIO CLASSIQUE Gift set bundling three specialty coffees in the Classique flavor profile, designed for individual consumers seeking a curated introductory or gift offering.
• TRIO AUDACIEUX Gift set bundling three specialty coffees in the Audacieux (bold) flavor profile, designed for individual consumers seeking a curated introductory or gift offering.
• BOÎTE DÉCOUVERTE Discovery box bundling multiple specialty coffees for individual consumers seeking to sample a range of origins and flavor profiles in one purchase.
• CARTE-CADEAU Physical gift card available in multiple denominations, redeemable across the KOHI catalog of coffee, equipment, subscriptions, and services, for individual gift-givers.
• AeroPress Original AeroPress manual coffee brewer sold as a standalone unit for individual home baristas and specialty coffee consumers.
• AeroPress GO Travel-sized AeroPress GO manual coffee brewer sold as a standalone unit for individual home baristas and travelers.
• Chemex Chemex pour-over coffee brewer sold as a standalone unit for individual home baristas seeking pour-over equipment.
• Bouilloire Hario Buono Hario Buono gooseneck pouring kettle sold as a standalone unit for individual home baristas seeking precision pouring for pour-over brewing.
• Casquette 5 ANS Commemorative cap from the KOHI 5-year anniversary (5 ANS) merchandise collection, sold individually to consumers and fans of the brand.
• T-Shirt 5 ANS Commemorative t-shirt from the KOHI 5-year anniversary (5 ANS) merchandise collection, sold individually to consumers and fans of the brand.
• Crewneck 5 ANS Commemorative crewneck sweatshirt from the KOHI 5-year anniversary (5 ANS) merchandise collection, sold individually to consumers and fans of the brand.
• Chemise Big Bill 5 ANS Commemorative Big Bill work shirt from the KOHI 5-year anniversary (5 ANS) merchandise collection, sold individually to consumers and fans of the brand.
• Cupping de Groupe Group coffee cupping session conducted at the KOHI Bar à Café / Atelier / Labo in Prévost for individual consumers and small groups seeking an educational tasting experience.
• Formation Privée Private coffee training session conducted at the KOHI Bar à Café / Atelier / Labo in Prévost for individuals or small groups seeking personalized instruction in brewing or coffee knowledge.

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Forest Coffee (Elias & Shady Bayter)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Founded in 2019, Forest Coffee is a Colombian coffee company founded by Elias & Shady Bayter that connects coffee producers directly to international markets. In 2025, they represent a network of 250 farming families across Colombia with a team of 25+ people. KOHI sources their Guava Banana (Elias & Shady) coffee featuring 48-60 hour anaerobic fermentation.
• AEQUITAS COFFEE (Yuki Minami)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYuki Minami is a young female producer and founder of AEQUITAS COFFEE group which plays an important role in developing lasting relationships between producers in her region and the specialty coffee market. KOHI sources her Catucaï Jaune natural process coffee from Olhos D'Agua farm in Cerrado Mineiro, Brazil.
• Gregorio MunozcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSix-year continuous relationship purchasing the entire harvest of approximately 15 x 150lb bags annually from Gregorio's 3-hectare Pache San Ramon farm in Las Mesas, Guatemala at 1900m altitude. Gregorio's farm is the only plantation in the region that can provide enough work for the family.
• Stiven HoyoscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner22-year-old producer from Huila Colombia growing Bourbon Rose variety at 1850-1950m altitude on Balceros farm. KOHI purchased his first specialty lot in 2023 and continues the relationship. He is a member of Monkaaba collective, a group of young coffee producers under 35 years old.
• Jesus 'Chungo' GaleascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProducer from Selguapa Honduras who motivated his community to focus on specialty microlot production through his work at IHCAFE (Honduran Coffee Institute). Grows Typica variety at La Falda farm in Comayagua at 1700m altitude. Expanded his own farm from 1 manzana in 2010 to 5 hectares.
• Café RagacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHonduran specialty coffee company founded by Rony Gamez that provides technical support to specialty coffee producers. Collaborated with Jesus 'Chungo' Galeas, helping grow the Los Ramirez group from 2 to 30 producers in one year.
• Monkaaba CollectiveminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerColombian collective of young coffee producers under 35 years old, advocating that rural life and specialty coffee can offer a promising future. Member Stiven Hoyos is part of this community.
• CADEFIHUILAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerColombian coffee producer association supplying Juice Town coffee from Huila region. Represents the cooperative relationship that enables the seasonal Colombian coffee sourcing.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters: Quebec-origin (now Calgary) specialty roaster known for direct trade sourcing, transparency on producer relationships, and a curated subscription model — highly comparable in narrative, origin storytelling, and craft positioning.
• 49th Parallel Coffee Roasters: Canadian specialty micro-roaster with a strong DTC e-commerce presence, single-origin focus, and subscription program — same product mix, same customer persona, same Shopify-style GTM, just at larger scale and based in BC.
• Monigram Coffee Roasters: Specialty Canadian roaster focused on precise, lightly-developed profiles and origin transparency, with DTC and a roastery café — directly comparable craft roaster positioning.
• Pilot Coffee Roasters: Toronto-based specialty roaster combining DTC subscriptions with café locations and direct producer relationships; structurally the closest Canadian analogue in combining e-commerce, retail, and origin storytelling.
• Detour Coffee Roasters: Canadian micro-roaster with a tight single-origin lineup, subscription program, and direct trade sourcing from named producers — a near-mirror of KOHI's product and brand approach.
• Hatch Coffee Roasters: Toronto specialty micro-roaster built around single-origin storytelling and a DTC subscription model — comparable in scale, curation, and audience to KOHI.
• Rosso Coffee Roasters: Calgary specialty roaster with a deep DTC subscription offering, education programs (cuppings, brewing classes), and retail café — highly comparable phygital model to KOHI's atelier.

Broad incumbents

• Bridgehead Coffee Roasters: Ottawa-based specialty roaster with cafés and DTC offering; a broader, more established Canadian specialty competitor with overlapping DTC + retail footprint.
• Kicking Horse Coffee: Large Canadian specialty/whole-bean coffee brand with broad grocery distribution; represents the scaled, incumbent version of what KOHI could become within Canadian retail channels.

Emerging players

• Subtext Coffee: Emerging Western Canadian specialty roaster with single-origin focus and DTC subscriptions; partial overlap with KOHI in craft positioning but at an earlier stage.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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