Hidden Gems: Meet Sam Salhab of Pangea Coffee Co.

Today we’d like to introduce you to Sam Salhab.

Hi Sam, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
Our kids have major food allergies. That’s why we roast in a dedicated, top-9 allergen-free environment and why we obsess over clean practices. Pangea Coffee started as a promise to our own family: coffee that’s safe, gentle on the stomach, and deliciously smooth—so everyone can enjoy their cup without worry.

We built Pangea Coffee to be clean, stomach-friendly, and safe for families like ours. Every bag is crafted in a dedicated SPOKIN-verified allergen-free facility in Orange County, California and tasted by certified Q Graders for smoothness and naturally low acidity. This is our promise: coffee that’s safe for sensitive stomachs, free from top-9 allergens, and doctor-recommended for acid reflux and GERD.

We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
Of course not. Recent tariffs hit our business hard, raising the price of green coffee at a time when our business was expanding. However, our message of hope, unity and respect has resonated with our customers who have been very supportive in these times. Plus we feel that whenever a new potential customer hears about our clean coffee movement, they tend to give us a chance. And most of the time, our customers return back for more.

Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know?
No one obsesses more over clean coffee quality than use. Our certified Q Graders guide procurement standards and evaluate every roast for balance, sweetness, and perceived acidity. Ultimately, taste is the final proof—if it’s bitter, harsh, or edgy, it doesn’t make the cut.

Our quality control process is pretty rigorous:

Q-grader evaluation – certified coffee experts score every batch using standardized protocols
Cupping sessions – systematic tasting to identify flavor defects or excessive acidity
Moisture testing – proper moisture content prevents mold and staleness
Visual inspection – checking for defects, damage, or contamination
Final taste test – if we wouldn’t serve it to our own family, we don’t sell it

So maybe we end on discussing what matters most to you and why?
We understand the anxiety of cross-contamination. We know what it’s like to scrutinize every label. That’s why we built Pangea Coffee differently:

No nuts, dairy, soy, gluten, eggs, fish, shellfish, wheat, or sesame ever enter our facility
SPOKIN-verified allergen-free with third-party audits for peace of mind
Clean from bean to bag – rigorous protocols at every step
Family-tested – we drink this coffee ourselves, every single day

Pricing:

• 19.99 – Hope Low Acid Light Roast
• 19.99 – Unity Low Acid Medium Roast
• 21.99 – Bold Respect Low Acid Espresso
• 24.99 – Sweet Water Chemical Free Decaf

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.pangeacoffee.us
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pangea_coffee_co/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pangeacoffeeco
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samer-salhab-29bb7a320/
• Twitter: https://x.com/pangeacoffeeco
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@PangeaCoffeeCo

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