To excite people with what coffee can be
TAVO COFFEE CO .
Our Purpose
We aim to give people an unforgettable heart-warming experience with our specialty single-origin coffee offerings. We have the coffee for you here at Tavo.
Our Mission
Our Roots
Offering our own fifth-generation family-grown Guatemala Xejuyu on espresso, we take traceability as personally as we can. We support all our farmers and their families with social programs, food-assistance, and ethical practices.
Our Community
Through our warm environment and events such as our weekly run club and fundraising efforts, we use our own passion for coffee as a medium to facilitate an empathetic, more inclusive community.
Meet the Owners
Both husband and wife, Cathy and Gustavo Román, have worked in specialty coffee for nearly a decade each and started Tavo Coffee Co. together to share their passion with the downtown Bryan community.
-
Cathy has worked alongside roasters, bakers, and other coffee professionals and has earned certifications in barista training, milk science, and espresso. Her YouTube channel, Coffee with Cathy, has been a way for her to share her love of coffee with the world. She also acts as head baker for the scratch-made pastries and fare found at Tavo.
-
Gustavo has a rich family history in coffee production, spanning five generations in Guatemala. He began his journey in the specialty coffee industry as a delivery driver for a local roaster in 2014. Alongside his wife, Cathy, he nurtured his passion for third-wave brewing, eventually leading them to establish Tavo Coffee Co. in downtown Bryan.