WHO IS MERGAVI COFFEE ROASTERS:

At MERGAVI COFFEE ROASTERS CO., coffee is our way of connecting stories, traditions, and people. Founded by Michel Gaviria, an ex-Software Sales Manager turned roaster, and Claudia L. Florez-Gaviria, a Colombian-born stay-at-home mother with a passion for small business, good coffee, and meeting new people, our journey is rooted in family, resilience, and a shared love for great coffee.

Together, we transformed our dream into a family-run coffee roastery in Raleigh, North Carolina. With every batch, we aim to bring the vibrant flavors and rich culture of Coffee into your home. From our family to yours, we invite you to savor not just the coffee, but the story behind every cup.

Let’s share a moment, one sip at a time.

  • CLAUDIA FLOREZ-GAVIRIA

    Claudia is the ultimate powerhouse—a loving mother, wife, and the co-founder of MERGAVI Coffee Roasters. Her love for God and family runs deep, and she cherishes every moment of quality time spent on family trips, making memories and, of course, making sure everyone’s where they need to be. She's got a knack for "bossing" people around, but it's all in good fun, ensuring that everything runs smoothly and that no one forgets their responsibilities (or snacks and WATER for the road).

    Claudia’s entrepreneurial spirit has been alive and well since her college years when she was selling the hottest items at pop-up shops—proving that even back then, she knew how to spot a good opportunity and turn it into a thriving venture. And if you ever need a travel buddy, Claudia’s your girl—she’s always ready for her next adventure, whether it's exploring new destinations or sharing stories from her past travels. Her energy, humor, and love for life make her the heart of the family, and everyone knows that when Claudia’s around, things are always going to be interesting!

  • MICHEL GAVIRIA

    Founder of MERGAVI Coffee Roasters co., I'm an entrepreneurial spirit who made the jump from chasing quotas and demos in software sales to roasting small-batch coffee—because let’s face it, coffee is far more exciting than endless prospecting calls! At MERGAVI Coffee Roasters, I focus on small specialty lots of high-quality beans, always seeking unique flavors that tell a story in every cup.

    When I’m not roasting or brewing, you’ll find me outdoors in the mountains or doing anything that involves water, trying (and usually failing) to resist the urge to buy the latest "smart" gadget for anything—whether it’s for my off-road vehicle or something simple that’s been made unnecessarily complicated with technology. Because, of course, making a simple task "smarter" just means more buttons to press, more apps to download, and a lot more troubleshooting… but hey, I always give in eventually. Above all, though, God and family are the most important things to me—everything else comes second.