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History

Right Side Coffee was founded in 2012 in the parking lot of our founder, Joaquín Parra, with a clear mission: to find the best coffees in the world. From the beginning, Joaquín set out to develop direct relationships with coffee farmers and perfect his roasting machine to offer the quality that was then only available in barista competitions.

The initial outlook was a challenge, but also an opportunity: everything was still to be done. Our mantra was simple but firm: we would do it with integrity, consistency, and grow organically. We would learn to buy and import our own coffee, without relying on intermediaries. Together with the producers, we would explore new ways of fermenting and drying coffee, seeking to break the mold.

The side of creativity

Our starting point inspired our name. Our initial budget barely covered two bags of green coffee, forcing us to rely on our passion and creativity to move forward. We knew we couldn't afford to rush, so we let the right hemisphere of our brain—the "Right Side" that governs creativity—guide us. We wanted to offer a coffee that would excite those who tried it and get people talking about our work.

Present and Future

More than a decade later, we are proud to have fulfilled our initial promises: today we directly import 100% of our coffee. Our numerous trips to origin have yielded relationships with all kinds of producers, from small producers and cooperatives to champions of the prestigious Cup of Excellence championship.

Our roasters, a 1993 Probat L12 and a 1959 UG22, both restored and meticulously adapted to modern times, are key elements in our process. Over the years, our commitment to excellence in every area of ​​our work has allowed us to win official SCA roasting, barista, and AeroPress championships.

In 2023, we expanded our evolution beyond roasting and importing coffee, opening our own café in Barcelona: Right Side Coffee Bar. This space allows us to connect directly with customers, share our vision, and continue our initial goal of offering exceptional coffees.

The people behind

Joaquín Parra founded Right Side Coffee in 2012, and his prior experience has been instrumental in defining the company's vision and approach. With a solid early background in the industry, he began his career in the family business dedicated to importing green coffee.

His initial fascination with cupping, a fundamental art for identifying flavors and evaluating coffee quality, quickly evolved into an obsession with roasting. This dedication led him to win the SCA national championships in 2013 and 2017, establishing himself as a leader in the industry and giving him the opportunity to participate in the World Roasting Championships in Nice and Guangzhou.

In 2014, Lara San Miguel joined the project and became Joaquín's life and work partner. Together, they began to foster long-term relationships with the producers in the Americas and Africa they visited who grew their coffee.

Manifesto and brand values

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