espresso subscription: november 2026
From the hilly, winding streets of Seattle’s Central District, we’re excited to introduce Broadcast Coffee Roasters, a Seattle-based roaster with a story rooted in family, music, and community. Founded by Barry Faught in 2008, Broadcast was named in honor of his father, Bill Bailey, a beloved radio DJ in Boise, Idaho. What began as Barry’s growing love for Seattle’s vibrant coffee culture became a neighborhood café built around a simple idea: bringing people together through great coffee and genuine hospitality. Nearly two decades later, Broadcast has grown to include cafés in both Seattle and Boise, a dedicated roasting team, and a community of coffee lovers who share that same welcoming spirit. Their coffee is absolutely delicious and we’re so happy to bring a little of their story, and some amazing coffee to you!
CROSSFADE
Origin: Huila, Colombia & Kirinyaga, Kenya
Producer: Smallholder Producers in Colombia and Kenya
Elevation: 1400-2000 / 1600-1800 MASL
Process: Washed
Variety: Castilla, Caturra, Typica, Ruiru 11, SL-28, SL-34
Tasting Notes: Caramel and Orange Marmalade
Description: Crossfade is Broadcast Coffee’s go-to espresso blend, crafted to taste great with milk, in Americanos, or enjoyed on its own.
The backbone of this blend is a wonderfully approachable washed coffee from small producers in the Huila region of Colombia, bringing to the table notes of chocolate, caramel, and soft citrus. This is a Relationship-based coffee sourced with and exported by Majestic Coffees, which works closely with and purchases directly from producers. It is then imported by Algrano. We worked closely with Fernando of Majestic Coffees, and David at Algrano, to secure a solid coffee from small producers.
Adding some wonderful exotic fruit notes, an AB Kenya makes up almost half of this blend. “AB” denotes the sorted coffee seed size. Being about 30% of all of Kenya’s production, AB is the middle ground in terms of size for specialty coffee in Kenya – just between AA (largest) and PB (smallest). It is actually a mixture of A, which is sorted using a 6.8 mm screen, and B, which is sorted using a 6.2 mm screen. This is a fully traceable coffee from Kithungururu FCS and Kibirigwi FCS in Kirinyaga county, where farms range in size of between .5 and 2 hectares (1.23 – 5 acres).
Brewing Recipe
Dose: 19 Grams
Time: 25-32 Seconds
Yield: 30-35 Grams
Temperature: 200 F
Pressure: 9 Bar
KENYA SWARA
Origin: Kirinyaga, Kenya
Producer: Kithungururu FCS, Kibirigwi FCS
Elevation: 1600-1800 MASL
Process: Washed
Variety: SL-28, SL-34, Batian, Ruiru 11
Tasting Notes: Berries, Milk Chocolate & Jammy
Description: This coffee is grown by small producers in the Kirinyaga county of Kenya, with farms ranging between .5 and 2 hectares (1.23 – 5 acres).
A fully traceable regional blend from 10 factories owned by the Kibirigwi FCS and one factory owned by the Kithungururu FCS. In Kenya, coffee producing communities are represented in the form of a Farmer Cooperative Societies (FCS). An FCS performs a multitude of duties, including quality control at every step of the process, training and education for farmers, access to the global marketplace, preparation of produce for export, traceability systems (often times down to the very day and time when coffee was processed through the factory), and more. These producers are committed to sustainable, high quality coffee, and their represenation as part of an FCS is integral to their continued success.
“AB” denotes the sorted coffee seed size. Being about 30% of all of Kenya’s production, AB is the middle ground in terms of size for specialty coffee in Kenya – just between AA (largest) and PB (smallest). It is actually a mixture of A, which is sorted using a 6.8 mm screen, and B, which is sorted using a 6.2 mm screen.
Brewing Recipe
Dose: 19 Grams
Time: 28-35 Seconds
Yield: 39 Grams (The printed card says 50g, but 39g is even better!)
Temperature: 200 F
Pressure: 9 Bar
dialogue with the team at broadcast coffee roasters
La Marzocco Home: What do you hope people feel when they brew a bag of Broadcast coffee at home?
Maria “We hope you all feel like a barista and have a ton of fun pulling shots. Our dream is that everyone goes to bed feeling stoked to wake up the next morning so they can pull a delicious shot on their iconic La Marzocco while appreciating beautiful art (shoutout to Eric Fisher for our stunning bag designs – we just launched our new packaging and couldn’t be happier with how they turned out)! Our goal is to source & roast coffees that are approachable, delicious, and consistent – easy to dial in cafe quality espresso shots.”
La Marzocco Home: What makes Seattle a special place to roast and serve coffee?
Barry “Good coffee in Seattle is easy to come by, we have tons of great cafes and are mostly within walking distance in many neighborhoods. I think what sets Broadcast apart is how approachable we are. One of the reasons I started Broadcast was because I would visit other cafes, I didn’t know much about coffee and when I did ask questions about what the difference between a latte and a mocha was, I was met with what felt like resistance or a cold shoulder. The specialty coffee scene in Boise is pretty new, and there are some really good cafes there, so we’re in good company. I’m from Boise, I had the dream of eventually opening a cafe in Boise, it took 13 years, but I got there! I think the community aspect in Seattle and Boise are pretty similar. Broadcast is a place where we serve all kinds of folks. Broadcast a place where we come together, enjoy good company, over a wonderful cuppa!”
La Marzocco Home: What is the most unique thing that happens regularly in your cafés?
Natalie: “It’s a neighborhood spot, and some of our most loyal regulars have four legs. We see dogs pulling their owners down the block and straight through the door, because they know there’s a treat waiting behind the counter. Half the time the dog gets greeted by name before the owner does.”
La Marzocco Home: Describe Broadcast from the perspective of someone walking in from a rainy Seattle morning.
Natalie “You shake off the rain at the door and step into warm, low light. The big windows give you an excellent view of the rain falling on the park across the street, which makes it even cozier inside. The grinders are buzzing, soft music is playing, and the room smells like fresh coffee. Neighbors are catching up in line, trading the latest neighborhood hot goss with the baristas.”
La Marzocco Home: If Broadcast had its own radio station, what would its name be and what would be playing during the morning rush hour?
Natalie “We have a diverse array of tastes, but a few favorites make regular appearances: Sade, Madonna, Prince, Neko Case, Richard Swift, and some classic 60s country from folks like Johnny Cash and Patsy Cline.”
La Marzocco Home: Beyond making a good cup, what kind of experience do you hope they have with it?
Maria “We hope people can appreciate how much thoughtfulness & intentionality has gone into every step and feel good about supporting independent small businesses, artists, and farmers. We want to provide joy through intentional kindness and generosity at every step. Our shortwave broadcast is taking care of people through coffee, for our community. We believe a coffee company can be proof that caring for people and running a strong business aren’t at odds.”
A Day In Seattle
Natalie “I’d plan a perfect day for someone visiting us.
Coffee & Breakfast – Start at Broadcast, then keep the momentum going with a second breakfast at Temple Pastries, our sister bakery, for some of the best baked goods in town (and more Broadcast coffee). Hot tip: don’t sleep on the cruffins.
Lunch & More Coffee – Next, go explore the International District. Wander Uwajimaya and Kinokuniya, the Japanese bookstore inside it, and stop by Kobo at Higo for more cool finds. Catch some history at the Wing Luke Museum, and check out Hing Hay Park. When you’re hungry, grab lunch at Oni Baba or Pho Bac.
Afternoon Exploration – From there, choose your adventure: Take the light rail south to Columbia City for cute shops and The Beacon, one of the raddest indie theaters in town. Or catch the ferry to Bainbridge Island for more incredible Vietnamese food at Ba Sa, shops and boutiques along Winslow Way East, or the Bloedel Reserve if you want some nature.
Dinner & Cocktails – However you get there, finish back in the Central District at Bar Bayonne for creative cocktails and unstuffy French bistro vibes. If you’re lucky, it’ll be karaoke night.”
La Marzocco Home: What is something people may not know about Broadcast, your team, or the way you approach coffee?
Maria “We’re a small scrappy group of total weirdos who all absolutely adore the coffee industry. We all have niche interests that overflow into how we show up at Broadcast and make our little roastery the special place that it is.”
La Marzocco Home: Anything else you’d like to share?
Broadcast “We’ve partnered with La Marzocco since the beginning and just celebrated our 18th birthday (apparently we’re legal adults now) – thank you for supporting us!”
