La Terza Artisan Coffee Roasterie
La Terza is a specialty coffee roasterie and shop that sources its products ethically through direct trade. The name La Terza means “the third” in Italian, and it reflects the brand’s mission of fostering third places: spaces outside home and work where people can come together, connect, and belong.
La Terza sells single-origin coffees, espresso, and house blends, along with coffee subscriptions. Founded in 2001, the Cincinnati-based company runs two coffee bars and supports local independent shops through its wholesale program. The company also offers educational experiences for coffee lovers and coffee professionals, reflecting its belief that every cup connects the farmer, the roaster, and the people sharing it.
Your Impact
La Terza makes a positive impact through three key pillars.
Exceptional Coffee – Every cup of La Terza coffee is sourced with respect and roasted with care. The company prioritizes buying from producers who pay living wages, and its main direct trade partner is a woman-owned farm in Copán Ruinas, Honduras, where the fourth-generation farmer is forming a cooperative to train and support other women producers. La Terza also favors shade-grown coffee whenever possible, which helps protect forests and biodiversity.
Education & Connection – La Terza is building a growing hub of resources, events, and gatherings for people who want to strengthen their own Third Places, the spaces outside home and work where community happens. Its educational offerings serve both coffee lovers perfecting their brew at home and professionals opening their own coffee shops. Through these resources, La Terza shares over a decade of industry knowledge to bring people together.
Business Support – For cafés and community spaces that share its vision, La Terza offers consulting, wholesale coffee, and hands-on support to help them thrive sustainably. The company supports independent coffee shops throughout Southwest Ohio, helping each one succeed as both a business and a gathering place for its community. La Terza believes that when more local shops thrive, the roasters, cafés, and farming communities behind every cup all benefit.
More Ways to Support
Coffee Subscription – Customers can sign up for for a subscription, or give a Coffee of the Month Gift Subscription to a fellow coffee lover. https://laterzacoffee.com/pages/subscribe
Visit – Cincinnati locals can visit La Terza at their Artisan Coffee Roasterie and Coffee Bar inside HighGrain Brewing Co. in Brentwood, or at Luminary by La Terza on Hamilton Avenue. https://laterzacoffee.com/pages/find-us
Wholesale – Businesses interested in serving La Terza coffee can apply to its wholesale program. https://laterzacoffee.com/pages/coffee-program
Education – Anyone looking to grow their coffee knowledge, whether as a coffee lover or a coffee professional, can explore the educational resources on La Terza’s website. https://laterzacoffee.com/pages/learn