Ethiopia2,100 MASL
Yirgacheffe & Sidama
Heirloom Varietals · Natural Process
Grown by eight independent family smallholders under native canopy shade — wild honeysuckle, bergamot tea, white peach.
Peach NectarBergamotJasmine
Our Story · Crafted with Purpose
Coffee as an Art of Unhurried Connection
Founded in Dhaka with an enduring belief: that great coffee is more than morning caffeine — it is a sensory ritual, an ethical bond with regenerative farmers, and a warm sanctuary where community flourishes.
14
Direct-Trade Micro-Lots
100%
Traceable Harvests
88+
SCA Average Cupping Score
2026
Zero-Waste Roasting Goal
The Dhaka Genesis
Cultivating Calm Amidst the City's Relentless Rhythm
We set out to carve unhurried spaces in Dhaka — inspired by the city's literary history and tea addas, and a yearning for contemporary craft and slow living.
Caffeine, re-anchored as an intentional pause: acoustic plaster arches, ceramic vessels from Rayer Bazar potters, and roasts that never rush the bean — or the guest.
“We do not rush the bean, and we do not rush the guest. In a world moving at breakneck speed, Luma is an invitation to pause, breathe, and savor.”
Sanctuary Architecture
Our Mirpur 10 Flagship Roastery & Brew Bar
Terroir & Traceability
Soil, Altitude & Stewardship
Our relationships begin in high-elevation volcanic soils — and in contracts negotiated directly with the families who farm them.
Ethical Direct Sourcing
Empowering the Hands at the Harvest
We pay on average 280% above standard Fair Trade minimums to guarantee living wages, soil regeneration, and healthcare access.
Colombia1,850 MASL
Huila Micro-Estates
Pink Bourbon & Gesha · Washed
Slow aerobic fermentation in cool mountain cisterns — citric vibrancy, panela sugar, green apple.
Green ApplePanela SugarLemon Verbena
Costa Rica1,700 MASL
Tarrazú Valley
Caturra & Catuai · White Honey
Solar-dried on raised cedar beds — silky mouthfeel, almond praline, golden raisin.
Almond PralineGolden RaisinMilk Chocolate
Restored 1978 Cast Iron DrumSmall-Batch Science
Precision Roasting for Terroir Brilliance
Nordic-inspired light-to-medium profiles with gentle conductive heat highlight each lot's genetic sweetness and preserve delicate florals — never baked, never ashy.
Total Lot Transparency
Every pouch lists harvest month, farm coordinates, varietal, roast date, and roaster signature.
Weekly Sensory Cuppings
Every Saturday at the Mirpur cupping table — open to all, scored on SCA sheets.
Biophilic Design
Spaces Designed for Mindful Presence
The vessel shapes the thoughts. We reject stark fluorescent hurry for limewash, timber, and living green.
Romanesque Limewash Arches
Curved earthen thresholds diffuse sunbeams and soften conversation.
Natural Acoustic AbsorptionLiving Olive & Fiddle Figs
Indoor botanical courtyards cycle air and slow the pulse of the room.
Enhanced Air Purity & MoodSolid Ashwood Craftsmanship
Locally milled timber tables, cane backrests, linen cushions, discrete USB-C.
Mindful Work & Reading DesksThe Guild
Custodians of Hospitality
Certified Q-Graders, roasters, pastry chefs, and hospitality leaders united by quiet excellence.
Rayan Siddiqui
Founder & Green Coffee Buyer
Licensed Q-Grader with 12 years sourcing micro-lots across East Africa and Latin America.
Aminul Islam
Master Roaster & Quality Director
National Roasting Champion 2023, orchestrating proprietary heat-flow profiles.
Samira Khan
Executive Pastry Chef
Parisian-trained baker specializing in slow wild-fermentation brioche and seasonal tarts.
Tasmia Rahman
Head of Barista Guild
Overseeing barista apprenticeships, customer education, and precision pour-over calibration.
Earth & People
Regenerative Hospitality
We measure success not solely by cups served, but by ecological footprint left lighter.
100% Compostable
Takeaway cups, bio-polymer cold lids, and bean packaging decompose within 90 days.
Urban Ground Upcycling
100% of spent espresso cakes donated to community vegetable rooftops across Dhaka.
Solar Preheated Air
Rooftop solar thermal collectors reduce gas consumption by 38% per roast.
Living Wage Guarantee
Comprehensive health insurance, paid guild apprenticeships, and thriving wage standards.
Hospitality Awaits
Experience the Craft in Person
Step into our sunlit sanctuary in Mirpur 10. Breathe the aroma of fresh small-batch roasts and stay for one more pour.
