Wholesale Partners: FCB x Garden Gourmet Cafe
Welcome to your dedicated wholesale partner page. At First Choice Brew, we look at wholesale cafe service through a strict quality lens. Because you focus on premium taste, quality and small-batch authenticity over generic, low-grade mass production, we have customized this wholesale partnership specifically to support your 3-week startup volume metrics.
Contract Commitment: Month-to-Month. No 3-month lock-in contracts during your 5 Month opening launch period.
Included Launch Support ($0 Cost):Barista Brew Training: 2-hour in-person training on grind size, dial-in extraction, and water-to-coffee ratios for your specific equipment.
Weekend Pop-Up Tasting: A 2-hour hosted sampling table at your shop during launch month to drive neighborhood foot traffic.
To completely eliminate bean staleness and shield delicate aromatic compounds from oxidation, your wholesale program is delivered in sealed, 5lb flavor-locked bags and your customers are guaranteed a flawless premium experience every single day.
House Drip Program: Basheemae (Single-Origin Colombia)
Sourced directly from a collective of woman owned farms located in the high-altitude terrains of Caicedo in Medellín, Colombia. This local network works directly with the neighborhood Aprokafe hub—ensuring premium payouts that consistently exceed traditional market benchmarks. Every single cup is a direct investment in local economic equity.
Taste Profile: Smooth Milk Chocolate, Creamy Honey, and Soft Vanilla Notes with an exceptionally clean, low-acidity finish.
Brew Method: drip, pour-over, french press service, Bunn machine, etc.
A standard premium commercial extraction requires 15 grams of coffee grounds per 8 oz cup. A single 5 lb bag (2,268g) yields ~151 standard 8 oz drip servings (15g).
Price: $58.00 per 5 lb bag ($11.60/lb wholesale rate)
Cost Per Cup: $0.38 (Down from $0.81)
Retailing these artisan cups to Staten Island locals for $4.50 converts your initial inventory layout into an exceptional 91.5% gross margin asset.
House Espresso Program: Elena (Premium Single Origin Colombia)
Sourced from Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia as an exceptional specialty achievement in selective hand-harvesting from the steep mountain slopes surrounding the Finca Santa Elena. Farmers carefully pick the coffee cherries only when they hit an optimal 20% sugar saturation level, using a meticulous natural drying process to draw out deep honeyed layers and dynamic clarity.
Taste Profile: Blackberry and Cognac, Floral Honey, and Deep Cacao.
Brew Method: Espresso extractions, premium lattes, signature iced milk drinks.
A standard double-shot espresso extraction uses 18 grams. A single 5 lb bag yields ~126 double-shot espresso pulls (18g).
Price: $65.00 per 5 lb bag ($13.00/lb wholesale rate).
Cost Per Double Shot: $0.51 (Down from $1.22).
Retailing 12 oz Lattes/Specialty Drinks at $5.50–$6.00 yields a 90%+ Gross Profit Margin.
House Cold Brew & Iced Coffee Program (Single Origin Colombia):
Engineered with zero bitterness and a highly refreshing, naturally sweet yet crisp citrus. Available as a seasonal add-on case to completely round out your menu.
Overnight Immersion Cold Brew: Cold brew extractions require a higher grounds-to-water brew ratio to achieve a rich, naturally sweet concentrate served over ice. A standard commercial yield uses approximately 28 grams of coffee grounds per 12 oz iced cup.
Standard Drip Over Ice (Flash Brewed): Flash brewing hot drip coffee at double strength directly over ice preserves delicate aromatic notes while cooling immediately. This method uses approximately 20 grams of coffee grounds per 12 oz iced cup.
Cold Brew Immersion (28g): $0.71 cost per cup. Retail at $6.00 = 88% Margin.
Flash Brewed Iced Drip (20g): $0.51 cost per cup. Retail at $5.25 = 90% Margin.
Price: $58.00 per 5 lb bag ($11.60/lb wholesale rate)
Wholesale Partnership
Control your beverage pour-costs and protect your operational margins. There is no Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ). Price rates are effective immediately until the end of the partnership period. Monthly invoicing will be generated.
Wholesale Partnership Launch: August 15, 2026 to December 31, 2026
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Elevate Your Business with First Choice Brew
Is your current coffee just a caffeine source or is it a reflection of your values?
At First Choice Brew, we believe coffee deserves more than a generic cup. We partner with cafes, restaurants and wellness spaces to provide single-origin Colombian coffee that empowers women-led farms in Medellín.
Why Partner with First Choice Brew?
How can my company support global sustainability through our daily operations?
When you choose us as your wholesale partner, you aren't just buying beans, you are investing in a transparent, ethical supply chain.
Who: We are a New York City-based coffee brand sourcing directly from women owned farms in Colombia.
What: We provide high-altitude medium roasts in bulk quantities (12oz. to 5lb bags).
Where: Based in NYC, serving the US nationwide.
When: Freshly roasted to order with reliable weekly, bi-weekly or monthly delivery schedules to ensure peak flavor.
Frequently Asked Questions for Partners
Does First Choice Brew offer equipment consultation?
Yes. We don't just ship boxes. We help you choose the right grind and brewing method for your specific café, restaurant, office or event volume. We can help you dial in your brew with a brew recipe based on equipment, beans, etc.
What is the minimum order for wholesale pricing?
We support businesses of all sizes. Our wholesale rates apply to orders of 5lbs or more, including cases of 6 or more 12oz bags.
How does this support women in Colombia?
We cut out the corporate person by working directly with women-operated farms in Medellín, a larger percentage of your purchase goes directly into the hands of the growers. Farmers are paid a fair trade amount ranging of $1.67 to $2.60+ per lb. We work directly with farmers to ensure a living wage premium that oftern exceeds traditional market benchmarks. Your purchase isn't just a transaction. It is a direct investment in the hands that harvested your beans.