our story
Over countless morning cups of coffee, father and son co-founders Bob and Will Ponturo dreamed about one day starting their own coffee company. For over seven years, Will developed extensive experience in the coffee industry, and Bob’s 25+ year experience in sales helped shape the vision of the business. In the spring of 2021, The idea was born to open a coffee roastery in Ridgefield, CT.
Quartertone is a musical term representing the notes between the notes. To us, it represents an experimental approach to creating a coffee company. we apply this ethos in every decision we make, from our commitment to sustainability and support of the arts, to the variety of coffees we meticulously source and roast. we realize that running a coffee company is so much more than just coffee, and we hope you join us in pursuing that quest.
Meet Will, co-founder & head roaster
will first roasted coffee seven years ago in his kitchen on a popcorn popper. he then worked in Massachusetts as a head roaster, and spent time visiting coffee farms and consulting new roasting startups. will is an active composer and musician, often recording in warehouses and roasting facilities. as head roaster, will develops roast profiles and works with importers and farms to decide which coffee to roast.
Meet bob, co-founder & president
Bob Ponturo has lived in redding for over 25 years and is An active member of the local arts community. he worked at Riverside Fence for over 10 years and is a founding owner of Nod Hill Brewery. Bob is a musician and actor and has performed in many plays over the years. As President, Bob oversees all business operations and wholesale development.
Our values
sustainability
we roast in a 100% solar powered facility. every material including our bag, sticker, shipping box, tape, and ink is either compostable or biodegradable.
Ethical Sourcing
every coffee we roast has a story. we form relationships directly with farms, and work with discerning importers who pay fairly for high quality coffee. we prioritize farms that invest in sustainable practices.
supporting the arts
we are a coffee company run by artists and musicians. there is an original work of art on every bag, which we screen print by hand. we commission artists to create artwork for coffee bags, stickers, shirts, and more.
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