At Biota, we utilize regenerative, responsibly sourced renewable, and/or recycled materials whenever possible. All of our materials use non-toxic inks that sidestep petroleum-based solvents. Our bio-based coffee pouches are made using carbon-negative Sugarflex™ laminates, derived from renewable plant-based materials. It is a fully recyclable mono-material (made using only one type of polymer). Our pouches are OK Biobased and FDA food contact approved

Our coffee pouch stickers are made from acid-free, Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)-certified paper. FSC is a non-profit with standards that apply to wood and wood-based products to protect the natural resources of the environment, protect the quality of water, prohibit the harvest of old-growth forests, and protect the social and economic wellbeing of workers and indigenous people’s rights. 

Our GRI-certified bubble mailers are made from 100% recycled plastics and are recyclable where soft plastics are accepted.

Our coffee pouches and mailers are suitable for recycling in either #4 or soft plastic streams.

While we support the missions of both the USDA’s National Organic Program (NOP), Fair Trade coffee, and Regenerative Organic Certification, those protocols enforce vague practices and require steep fees for land audits.

The NOP guidelines, for example, stipulate that farmers who convert away from conventional agriculture must wait three years before being eligible for certification. In contrast, we equip growers with technical and financial support during this initial transition from extractive agriculture toward— and beyond— organic agriculture, when yields are most likely to suffer.  This journey is more impactful than a seal or certification.

Biota’s model is built on transparency and consideration of the unique challenges our farmers face, in addition to going above organic practices to create positive ecological outcomes.

We are always looking for extraordinary people who believe a healthier world is possible with better coffee. To stay up to date about relevant openings, send your resume to parker@biotacoffee.com and a little bit about your dream job.

We sure do! Anyone can sign up for our referral program here!

Please fill out our wholesale form here if you are interested in purchasing our coffee in bulk.

Biota is available for purchase 24/7 on our website. We also sell our coffee to mission-aligned retail partners in the Los Angeles area, including Bagel & Slice, Altadena Beverage, Windrose Provisions, and LA HOMEFARM.

Biota ships to the lower 48 states of America and charges a flat rate of $3.00 per order. All other orders are fulfilled on a rolling basis. Orders placed by Tuesday at midnight are roasted + packed on Wednesdays and shipped via USPS on Thursday mornings.

Bi·o·ta / noun / the animal and plant life of a particular region, habitat, or geological period.