Our mission at Tavo Coffee Co. is to excite people with what coffee can be and support our family from bean to cup.
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We aim to give people an unforgettable heart-warming experience with our specialty single-origin coffee offerings. Whether that be our own approachably complex Guatemala Xejuyu on espresso or something even more adventurous on our rotating pourover bar, we have the coffee for you here at Tavo.
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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.
For our stateside staff, we offer wages far above average for the area as well as educational and travel opportunities related to coffee production.
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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.
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Coffee Shop Consultant/Owner
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.
In addition to his role at Tavo Coffee Co., Gustavo is a certified coach for Tavo Running, our sister company. Utilizing science-backed training methodologies, he helps his athletes reach their goals as a Road Runners Club of America Certified Coach.
Tavo Coffee Co. finds its home within the former office building of the historic Parker Lumber Complex in Downtown Bryan, Texas, included within the National Register of Historic Places (Reference Number 87001641).
Built in 1910 by architect E.J. Jenkins for G.S. Parker Sr., Parker Lumber Co. played a vital role in the physical development of Bryan and was responsible for the construction of many of the town's extant historic dwellings.
After closing its doors in the mid 1980s, our shop now breathes new life into the virtually unaltered office of Parker Lumber Co., now becoming the center of greater appreciation in the coffee space.
Finca Xejuyu
Chimaltenango, Guatemala
The coffee at our fifth-generation family farm, Finca Xejuyu (chey-hoo-you), grows at over 1,800 masl in the Guatemalan mountains, producing a cup which has been graded as “excellent” by the Specialty Coffee Association of America. Considered at microlot, the farm sits on about 12 hectares (~30 acres) of land, producing approximately 2,200 lbs of roasted coffee during harvest season (January through March) each year.
Our coffee is made up of three varietals (bourbon, catuai, and typica) processed via a washed method and roasted to a medium/light level in Antigua, Guatemala. Boasting deep notes of tangerine, raspberry, and dark chocolate, we recommend brewing it as espresso or french press, but have found it delicious with nearly every brewing method.
