So I found myself in South America with my crazy friend Nate, no knowledge of the culture and knowing VERY little Spanish. I had traveled there on a tip from a Colombian friend to purchase coffee directly from family farms. To avoid the commercial coffee prison. To support local farmers.
What could go wrong?
- "You'll be kidnapped" (Let's be real. Nobody wants me.)
- "The c@rtel will k*ll you"
(Close actually. More on that another time) - You'll get drugged by beautiful women at a tavern. (Didn't see the problem here actually)
I even tattooed on my arm: "If found, return to [insert GPS coordinates to my bakery in the US]"
Piracii was years in the making but actually born on a warm night in Medellín—a city full of music, mystery, and the kind of magic that makes you question everything you thought you wanted. Somewhere between the rhythm of reggaeton, the taste of rum, and the glint in a woman's eye, an idea sparked: What if life wasn’t meant to be followed, but forged? Your map. Instinct, adventure, and passion. THIS is the life of the modern pirate.
We - and you - are the Modern Pirate
Piracii isn’t about crime and stealing—it’s about taking back our life. It’s about rejecting the dull routine the world hands us and choosing adventure, authenticity, and freedom instead.
It’s not cosplay, and it’s not cliché. It’s a mindset.
As Modern Ppirate, we live boldly, unapologetically, and on our own map—because the old one never led us anywhere worth going.
As Modern Pirates, we stand for:
- Freedom — the courage to chart our own course and to live with intention.
- Adventure — a lust for discovery, for the sea, the unknown, the next story worth telling.
- Respect — for craft, for people, for the earth that gives us our coffee, our rum, our stories.
- Passion — for flavor, for creation, for the fire that drives us to keep chasing the horizon.
- Mortality Awareness — “Remember, we all die.” Not as a warning, but a wake-up call. A reminder to live full throttle.
- Brotherhood & Sisterhood — We aren’t loners; we build crews. We share our spoils, our laughs, and our lessons.
- Honoring our craft. Whether roasting beans, cleaning a restroom, designing brands, or building a legacy—we do it with our hands, our heart, and our soul.
- Conflict and obstacles. We ask "does it matter to the mission" If it doesn't we just sail on. We protect our crew but avoid pointless debates.
- No Ghosts at the Helm. Regret, fear, and old wounds are life lessons. Not a prison sentence. Ghosts from the past don't have authority to stand with us our the presence.
- Sharing this secret. We don't just keep secret these pearls of wisdom. We share it with those who are suffering a dull life in silence around us.
Not everyone will understand. And that is okay.
But what about the coffee? That night became a turning point. From Colombian coffee farms to Caribbean rum barrels, Piracii became more than a brand—it became a rebellion. A reminder that we all die. We’re here for those who walk between worlds - the wild and the refined, the storm and the calm.
Harvested from the misty mountain tops. Flavored by nature. Barrel-flavored in authentic rum casks. Our linen? Made to move, breathe, and command a room without trying. Everything we offer carries one truth: You weren’t made to blend in. You were made to burn bright.
Mystery without Secrets
Organic Farm-Direct from Colombia
Sip coffee grown in the most pure, untouched, mystical place in the World perfectly made for growing the best coffee. Sourced directly from family-owned farms in the misty mountains of Colombia — that we have personally visited and have lasting relationships with.
Flavored in Caribbean Rum Barrels
Naturally flavored in real rum barrels on Olde Cape Cod — infusing the beans with deep, smooth flavor and a hint of rebellion.
Organic & Clean
Grown without harmful chemicals. Better for the land, the farmer, and your body.
Small-Batch, Fresh-Roasted
Roasted in small batches for peak freshness, never stored for months in a warehouse.
Smooth, Never Bitter
Medium roast with complex, clean flavor — mysteriously smooth and always satisfying.
Ethically Sourced & Empowering
Every purchase supports fair wages, education, and long-term sustainability for farming families.
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Our Farming Partners
Meet Yolima, one of our major farm partners. Her family believes in protecting our environment and giving back to the coffee community. Born and raised among the coffee fields of Colombia, Yolima’s journey into the world of coffee began at an early age. Growing up in a family of coffee farmers, she developed a deep-rooted connection to the land and a profound appreciation for the artistry and hard work involved in cultivating the best coffee.
More About Our Coffee
At Piracii, that cup begins high in the misty Colombian mountains, where the world still feels wild, honest, and pure.The Call of the MountainsIn the heart of Colombia’s Coffee Triangle — in lands so lush they glisten with morning dew — our beans are born.
The mountains rise like emerald waves, blanketed in clouds that roll in slow and thick.Up here, time moves differently. The soil is volcanic and rich, the altitude high, the air crisp. The result? Coffee that’s naturally smooth, balanced, and full of character — never bitter, always bold.
The farmers who work this land don’t rely on machines or shortcuts. They rely on hands, heritage, and heart. Every cherry is picked by someone who knows the rhythm of the mountain and the language of the plants. It’s backbreaking work — long days under shifting skies — but it’s done with pride.
Because coffee here isn’t just a crop. It’s culture. It’s survival. It’s art. And that’s why we go directly to the farms. We shake the farmers’ hands, hear their stories, and build relationships rooted in respect.
When you sip Piracii, you’re not just drinking coffee — you’re tasting generations of passion, patience, and love for the land.
The farmers live with courage, curiosity, and conviction. They chase sunlight, not clocks.
At Piracii, coffee helps us like a compass. It points us toward the things that matter: adventure, connection, and authenticity. Every roast carries that spirit — bold, uncharted, alive.
Whether you’re building your dream, creating your escape, or just trying to survive another Monday, Piracii reminds you to keep your fire lit.
Each sip is a nod to the craft and the care that came before it. We don’t flavor with chemicals or syrups. We infuse with natural ingredients — rum barrel aging, piloncillo sugar, island spice — flavors inspired by travel, by danger, by life lived just outside the lines.
When you drink Piracii, you taste more than coffee — you taste the story of where it came from and where it can take you.
The Hands Behind the Treasure: We honor the people who make this possible: the Colombian farmers whose hands are lined with both struggle and pride.
They rise before dawn, often hiking steep, muddy slopes to reach the trees. They pick each cherry by hand, choosing only those at perfect ripeness.
Then they sort, wash, ferment, and dry them under the mountain sun.It’s labor most people never see — work that would break the softest of souls. But these farmers do it with a quiet strength, a deep connection to the earth, and a belief that something beautiful can come from hard work.
That’s why we pay fairly. We invest directly in small family farms and cooperatives.We’re not just buying beans — we’re building futures.
Remember: We All Die: Our motto isn’t meant to be dark — it’s meant to be honest. We all die. The question is: how will you live before you do? The modern pirate chooses to live awake.
To travel, to taste, to create, to connect. To seek the edges of comfort and keep pushing beyond.Every sip of Piracii coffee is a reminder — this life is short, so make it bold.
We built Piracii for the dreamers, the doers, the misfits, the ones who would rather hoist their own flag than live by another’s rule.
For those who hear the call of adventure and answer with both feet on deck.
For those who believe good coffee should tell a story, not just fill a cup.
It’s about rebellion with purpose, indulgence with integrity, and joy that’s earned, not bought.When the world feels chaotic, find your calm in the ritual. Grind the beans. Breathe in the aroma.
Let the first sip remind you: you’re alive, and adventure still waits.We are not a corporation — we are a crew.
We are explorers of flavor, seekers of truth, and believers in the good that comes from honest work.So pour yourself a mug.
Take a deep breath.And remember: the map is yours to draw.
☠️ Live Bold. Roast True. Drink Free.That’s the Piracii way.