About Buddha Beans CBD Coffee

Buddha Beans Coffee Co. was founded on a simple belief: your morning cup should do more than wake you up, and it should definitely not leave you wired and anxious. We set out to make the finest CBD coffee in the world by combining two things we care deeply about, specialty-grade single-origin coffee and organically grown hemp, into one daily ritual that actually changes how you feel.

Our Story

Buddha Beans was founded in 2018 in San Diego, California by Marc Narrie, who started by roasting coffee on a hot air popcorn maker in his kitchen. Marc had been using CBD for years to manage stress and inflammation and noticed that pairing it with coffee solved a problem he had been chasing for a long time: keeping the focus and energy without the jitter and crash. The first batches were for friends. Within a year, he had moved to a commercial roaster, registered the brand, and began shipping nationally. We are now headquartered in Los Angeles with our own roasting and fulfillment under one roof.

The Team Behind the Beans

Marc Narrie, Founder and Head Roaster (B.A. University of Oregon, M.S. San Diego State University). Marc personally selects every green-coffee lot we buy and oversees the development of every roast profile in our catalog. He has been a hands-on roaster for over six years and has been featured in High Times, The Emerald Magazine, and VoyageLA. Connect on LinkedIn.

Buddha Beans was co-founded in 2018 with Lucy Hodges. Lucy departed day-to-day operations in 2019 and remains a silent partner; Marc has run the company solo since then. Our broader team includes our roasting and packaging staff in Los Angeles, customer support, and a network of independent labs that test every batch before it ships.

Where Our Coffee Comes From

Every coffee we sell is single-origin, sourced directly from small farms in Colombia, Ethiopia, Mexico, Burundi, Peru, and Costa Rica. We work with growers who prioritize quality at every stage, from soil health and harvest timing to processing method and export. These are not commodity coffees. They are specialty-grade lots, scoring 80 or higher on the Specialty Coffee Association 100-point scale, selected for their complexity, cleanliness, and flavor potential. Each lot is roasted in small batches to bring out the best of its origin.

How We Source Our Hemp

Our CBD comes exclusively from USDA-certified organic hemp farms in Oregon and Washington. We do not source internationally, and we do not use hemp grown with synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or chemical fertilizers. Every lot is traceable from seed to extraction. The hemp is processed using winterized CO2 extraction, a solvent-free method that produces a clean, refined broad spectrum CBD oil. Winterization removes the fats and waxes from the extract, improving how the CBD binds to the coffee during roasting.

How We Make It: The ZenFusion Process

Our ZenFusion infusion process introduces broad-spectrum CBD extract into the beans during small-batch roasting, not sprayed on after as most CBD coffees do. This is a meaningful difference. Spray-on CBD sits unevenly on the bean surface and oxidizes quickly. Infusion during roasting binds the cannabinoids more deeply, gives consistent per-cup dosage, and preserves flavor integrity. We use only winterized CO2 broad spectrum CBD and CBG isolate from USDA-certified organic hemp.

What Broad Spectrum Means

All of our CBD products use broad spectrum CBD, which means the extract contains a full range of cannabinoids and terpenes naturally present in the hemp plant, including CBD, CBG, CBC, and others, while containing 0% THC. This allows for what researchers call the entourage effect, where the combination of cannabinoids and terpenes works more effectively together than any single compound alone. You get the full benefit of the plant with no psychoactive effects. The current FDA position on hemp-derived CBD is summarized in the FDA cannabis regulatory overview. Hemp-derived CBD with less than 0.3% THC is federally legal under the 2018 Farm Bill.

Third-Party Lab Testing

Every batch of Buddha Beans CBD coffee is independently tested by a third-party laboratory before it ships. We test for cannabinoid potency, THC absence, heavy metals, pesticides, and microbial contaminants. We publish our results because transparency is not optional for us. View our lab results and Certificates of Analysis, or email sales@buddhabeanscoffee.com if you want the report for a specific batch.

Our Standards

USDA Organic: Several of our coffees, including Colombia, Peru, and Mexico, are USDA-certified organic.
Third-party lab tested: Every batch verified by independent laboratories before it ships.
0% THC guaranteed: Broad-spectrum CBD with all THC removed and verified by COA.
Small-batch roasted: Roasted in Los Angeles for freshness and quality control.
Direct and fair trade sourced: We pay above commodity prices to growers in Colombia, Ethiopia, Burundi, Mexico, and beyond.
100% money-back guarantee: Full refund if you are not satisfied.

In the Press

Based in Los Angeles, Shipping Nationwide

Buddha Beans Coffee Co. is headquartered at 10008 National Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90034. Our roasting facility, fulfillment center, and team are all based in LA. We ship to all 50 states with free shipping on orders over $40, and we offer a subscription with 15% off for customers who want fresh coffee delivered on a regular cadence. Reach the team at sales@buddhabeanscoffee.com, press inquiries at press@buddhabeanscoffee.com.