Carlee WrightThere is something to be said about a freshly roasted, freshly ground, freshly brewed cup of coffee. Nowadays, it’s one of the major fuels making our world go round. And Salem’s got a new supplier.
Prismatic Coffee Roasters launched onto the scene in December 2022. Founded by Evan Delgado and Ariel Ellis, it’s not just another coffee bean company. The entrepreneurial duo have a vision and Salem plays a considerable role.
Evan and Ariel met a number of years ago when Ariel was working across the street from Evan’s coffee shop. “I found myself visiting three times a day—breakfast coffee, lunch coffee and a beer in the afternoon,” Ariel said, “…and I was buying large volumes of cold brew.”
Acquaintances became friends, and it was not long before they realized their common interests reached beyond coffee, to art, cameras, music, their kids and more.
Friends became business partners, and as they spent more time together, Evan and Ariel quickly realized their common interests could also do some common good.
Combine Evan’s 10 years of experience with coffee supply sourcing and roasting and Ariel’s extensive knowledge of business management, operations and scaling with their genuine interest in the betterment of our community and you have Prismatic Coffee Roasters.
Prismatic was born of a friendship but is “inspired by the global lifecycle of coffee, the diversity of life and our connections to communities both near and far.” Evan and Ariel aim to make good quality coffee that is approachable for everyone.
But it’s not just about crafting a quality product. It’s also about being a good steward of the bean, representing and supporting the farms and farmers who grow them, and providing ethical production, while also contributing to Salem’s greater good by supporting organizations and people they see helping make a difference, especially in the arts, education and community. These organizations (so far) include Family Building Blocks, Salem Art Association and The Moxie Initiative.
They will both tell you “It’s baked into our business.”
“We want to give back along the way,” said Evan.
“It’s fundamental to who we are,” Ariel added.
As their business grows, they envision Salem growing along with them. As they prosper, so shall Salem. And as they succeed, this community wins.
“No pressure or anything but we need to change the world,” Ariel said. “We want to feel good about what we do at the end of the day.”
Find their beans, prepackaged and in bulk, at LifeSource Natural Foods, 2649 Commercial St SE. And be on the lookout for their bike and coffee trailer popping up around Salem soon. Follow them online at prismatic.coffee
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