Business Details
Your Destination for Authentic African-Inspired Coffee in Canada
Ashanti Coffee was born from a passion for exceptional coffee and a deep connection to Africa's rich heritage. Our journey began in the Eastern Highlands of Zimbabwe, where we cultivated premium Arabica beans on fertile slopes. After facing challenges that brought us back to Canada, we established a unique partnership with Zimbabwean farmers to maintain our exclusive supply of Zimbabwe-grown coffee. Today, our cafes in Southern Ontario serve as vibrant community hubs, offering hand-roasted coffee, fresh-baked treats, and a welcoming atmosphere. With over 16 years of experience in cafe operations and wholesale distribution, we combine global expertise with local engagement.Our commitment to quality is evident in every stepfrom bean selection to final roasting in Thornbury, Ontario. We prioritize sustainable practices and direct relationships with growers to ensure traceability and ethical sourcing. Our team's deep industry knowledge and dedication to customer satisfaction have made Ashanti a trusted name in specialty coffee. Whether through retail sales, wholesale partnerships, or our cozy cafes, we strive to deliver an authentic coffee experience rooted in African tradition and Canadian craftsmanship.
Services
Coffee Retail
Caf Operations
Wholesale Coffee
Private Label Roasting
Online Sales
Coffee Education
Custom Packaging
Bakery Products
Community Events
Coffee Subscription
Highlights and features
- We offer exclusive access to Zimbabwe-grown Arabica coffee in Canada
- Our team has 16+ years of cafe operation and wholesale distribution expertise
- We maintain direct relationships with coffee growers for ethical sourcing
- We provide customizable wholesale coffee solutions for businesses
- Our cafes serve as active community engagement hubs in Southern Ontario
Services
Coffee Retail
We offer premium Arabica coffee beans sourced from Zimbabwe's Eastern Highlands. Our products include dark roast, medium roast, decaf, and green beans available in various formats. Each batch is hand-roasted daily in Thornbury to maintain optimal freshness and flavor profiles for discerning coffee enthusiasts.
Caf Operations
Our three Ontario locations in Thornbury, Wiarton, and Hanover serve as community gathering spaces. We provide freshly roasted coffee, baked goods, and light meals in welcoming environments that reflect African hospitality traditions while supporting local community engagement initiatives.
Wholesale Coffee
We supply cafes, restaurants, and retailers with customized coffee solutions. Our wholesale program offers flexible packaging options, competitive pricing, and access to specialty beans including organic, fair trade, and single-origin varieties sourced through sustainable partnerships.
Private Label Roasting
We create bespoke coffee blends for businesses seeking branded products. Our service includes roast profile development, packaging design, and direct delivery. Clients benefit from wholesale pricing and our expertise in creating unique coffee offerings tailored to specific market needs.
Online Sales
Our digital platform enables nationwide coffee distribution through convenient online ordering. Customers access the full product range including exclusive items, with options for subscription-based deliveries and gift packaging to enhance the coffee purchasing experience for Canadian consumers.
People
David Wilding-Davies
Founder
Olympic equestrian athlete turned coffee entrepreneur who established Ashanti Coffee after discovering Zimbabwe's coffee potential in 1991. With 16+ years in cafe operations and wholesale distribution, he maintains direct grower relationships while championing ethical sourcing practices.
Questions
Where does Ashanti Coffee source its beans?
We source premium Arabica beans from partnered growers in Zimbabwe's Eastern Highlands region, maintaining exclusive access to this origin through direct relationships established since our 2003 farm establishment there.
Do you offer coffee for commercial businesses?
Yes, our wholesale program provides customizable coffee solutions for cafes, restaurants, and retailers including branded packaging options, bulk pricing, and access to specialty bean varieties.
What makes your coffee unique?
Our coffee combines Zimbabwean terroir with Canadian roasting expertise, featuring hand-picked beans from Africa's premier growing regions and small-batch roasting processes that preserve distinct flavor profiles.
Are your cafes community-focused?
Our three Ontario locations actively engage with local communities through event hosting, partnerships with regional producers, and creating welcoming spaces that reflect our African hospitality heritage.
Can I create a custom coffee blend?
Yes, our private label service helps businesses develop signature blends with tailored roast profiles, packaging design, and direct delivery options to support unique brand identities.
How is your coffee roasted?
We hand-roast all beans daily in Thornbury, Ontario using small-batch methods that optimize flavor development while maintaining traceability from bean origin through final roasting processes.