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Cozy Monster
Bellevue, WA, USA
Cozy Monster is a Seattle-area specialty roaster founded by Wenbo “Joe” Yang, the 2026 U.S. Coffee Roasting Champion, who also won the 2024 U.S. Latte Art and 2023 U.S. Brewers Cup championships. The line mixes competition-grade lots — Panamanian Geishas from the Lamastus family and Finca Deborah, Colombian Gesha from Edwin Noreña’s Campo Hermoso, a Cup of Excellence Ethiopian from Mate Matewos — with Yunnan coffees and everyday blends, roasted weekly. Its coffee is poured at Story Coffee & Tea in downtown Bellevue, Yang’s café. Source: cozymonster.coffee, sprudge.com.
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Cozy Monster – Story Coffee Bellevue
11011 NE 9th St B, Bellevue, WA 98004, USAMon–Fri 7:00–18:00, Sat–Sun 8:00–18:00
(425) 598-2185Coffees
11 coffees
ASD Plano is a meticulously produced Geisha from the renowned Lamastus Family Estates in Boquete, Panama. The coffee undergoes a carefully controlled Anaerobic Slow Dry (ASD) Natural process, allowing the fruit to ferment in an oxygen-limited environment before an extended drying period. This approach develops exceptional aromatic complexity while preserving the elegance and clarity that Panamanian Geisha is celebrated for. The cup is vibrant and expressive, opening with rich sangria-like sweetness and juicy blood orange acidity. Floral eucalyptus notes add refreshing lift, while a refined bla Source: cozymonster.coffee (roaster’s own copy).
Sangria, blood orange, eucalyptus, black tea

About: Edwin Noreña is a fourth-generation coffee producer, trained agronomist, Q Grader, and Cup of Excellence judge from Quindío, Colombia. At his family farm, Finca Campo Hermoso, Edwin has become known for experimental processing and fermentation techniques designed to create distinctive and expressive cup profiles. This Bourbon Sidra is processed using Edwin’s Black Honey method, combining carefully controlled fermentation with honey processing. After depulping, the coffee is dried with its mucilage intact, contributing to an intensely aromatic cup with floral, herbal, and vibrant fruit c Source: cozymonster.coffee (roaster’s own copy).

Cozy Blend is a premium medium roast featuring a balanced mix of 60% Guatemalan washed and 40% Ethiopian natural beans. This signature blend offers refined notes of almond, dried cherry, and cocoa powder, making it versatile for espresso with or without milk as well as drip coffee and pour-over methods. Source: cozymonster.coffee (roaster’s own copy).
Almond, dried cherry, cocoa powder

Cozy Decaf offers a premium single-origin coffee from Hulia, Colombia, expertly decaffeinated using the EA Decaffeination method. This process removes over 97% of caffeine while preserving the rich, authentic coffee flavors. Ideal for coffee enthusiasts mindful of their caffeine intake, Cozy Decaf delivers a full-bodied experience suitable for any brewing method and any time of day. Enjoy a flavorful, balanced cup without compromise. Source: cozymonster.coffee (roaster’s own copy).

Produced by the renowned Lamastus Family Estates in Boquete, Panama, this Geisha comes from the Loma Centro section of the legendary Elida Estate. Located on the slopes of Volcán Barú, the farm benefits from volcanic soil, cool temperatures, and constant cloud cover, allowing the cherries to mature slowly and develop exceptional floral complexity, sweetness, and clarity. The Lamastus family has been producing award-winning coffees since 1918 and is internationally recognized for some of the world’s highest-scoring Geisha lots. Source: cozymonster.coffee (roaster’s own copy).

Red Bourbon from Finca Miraflores in Amazonas, Peru, grown at 1,945 masl and processed with a 72-hour anaerobic washed fermentation (cupping score 87). Orange, plum and bright fruit juice with a caramel finish. Source: cozymonster.coffee (roaster’s own copy).
Orange, plum, caramel

Sourced from Ethiopia's GIGESA G1 farm, these naturally processed coffee beans offer a refined flavor profile with notes of oolong tea, sweet orange, and a delicate tea-like finish. Medium to light roasting preserves their vibrant sweetness and subtle complexity. Ideal for home brewing and pour-over methods, this coffee delivers a balanced, nuanced cup that highlights its distinctive character. Source: cozymonster.coffee (roaster’s own copy).
Oolong tea, sweet orange

2nd place 2024 Cup of Excellence competition Mate Matewos is a coffee producer the founders of Swift Coffee Sourcing have partnered with in various ways since the 2016–2017 coffee harvest. He is part of a special group of Single Farmers who originally brought their cherries to a washing station Swift exclusively supported, while each year brought more and more isolation of the lots until, going on a decade later, Swift offers this microlot from Mate’s Keramo area farm. Source: cozymonster.coffee (roaster’s own copy).
Hibiscus, berry, melon juice, black tea

This Guatemala Monja Blanca is a high-altitude washed coffee, classified as SHB EP, representing a clean and balanced expression of classic Guatemalan profiles. Grown at elevations of approximately 1,500–1,700 meters, the coffee develops slowly in cool mountain conditions, resulting in dense beans and refined flavor clarity. The traditional fully washed process highlights brightness and structure, delivering a transparent cup with well-defined sweetness. Source: cozymonster.coffee (roaster’s own copy).
Milk chocolate, red apple, citrus, brown sugar

High-quality coffee beans from the Pu'er region in Yunnan, China, processed using the natural method. Medium roasted to better highlight the sweetness and rich body. Suitable for various brewing methods, including pour-over and espresso. Source: cozymonster.coffee (roaster’s own copy).

Yunnan Espresso Blend is a premium medium-dark roast featuring a balanced mix of 60% Yunnan Natural and 40% Guatemala Washed beans. This espresso blend offers refined notes of Cherry Jam, Fruit & Nut Chocolate and Caramel, making it versatile for espresso with or without milk as well as drip coffee. Source: cozymonster.coffee (roaster’s own copy).
Cherry jam, fruit & nut chocolate, caramel