# identity.md

## Organization Overview
- **Company Name:** Caffe Vita Coffee Roasting Co.
- **Mission:** To provide fresh, hand-roasted coffee, highlighting the intentionality and craft of the farmer, and building a community of producers, loyal customers, and purposeful connections.
- **Company Structure and Legal Entity:** Details forthcoming.
- **Founded Date and Location:** Founded in 1995 in Seattle.
- **Size and Scale:** Operates three roasteries.

## Leadership & Team
- **Key Leadership Profiles and Roles:** Details forthcoming.
- **Team Structure and Departments:** Details forthcoming.
- **Company Culture and Values:** Emphasizes independence, local ownership, hand-roasting with intentionality, and fostering community among producers and customers.
- **Team/About/Leadership/People links:** https://caffevita.com/pages/about-us

## Operations & Structure
- **Business Model and Operational Approach:** Independent and locally owned coffee roaster, focusing on hand-roasting coffee on-site. Offers educational classes and tastings, including espresso and latte training and free monthly cuppings.
- **Location(s) and Geographic Presence:** Roasteries located in Seattle, Brooklyn, and Phoenix.
- **Key Partnerships and Affiliations:** Engages in events such as "LIVE AT KEXP."