Our Team
Bob Taft
I grew up in Upper Cape Cod on beautiful Buzzards Bay, where I have fond memories of Amrita and Lawrence Islands. I was fortunate to attend the Animal Rescue League Camp, as part of a trust established by the Baxendales. Later in life I attended the University of New Hampshire earning a BS in Hotel Administration. Two leaders of the Animal Rescue League, Dr. Buttrick and Guy Mann were University of New Hampshire grads and good mentors. Throughout my career, I’ve earned a reputation for taking on tough challenges and going above and beyond the norm to achieve desired outcomes. My love of Amrita and Lawrence Islands and divine connection with the Baxenadales presents another tough challenge to preserve the Legacy of the Baxendales for future generations where “Love is Eternal” and where creatures are “Safe from Snares.”
Anne Valdez
I am proud to be described as a world-renowned expert in the field of coffee with 30 years of experience. My coffee knowledge includes the entire life cycle of coffee including Barista, green buyer, roaster, product development, training, merchandising, marketing including product selection of complimentary products, supplies and equipment. These experiences led to an extensive network of professional long-term relationships in the coffee industry. I have been an international cupping judge for Cup of Excellence and The Best of Panama, a regional barista judge, espresso training station instructor for the SCAA and a craft roasting station instructor for the SCAA. My travels to origin include Brazil, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Panama, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, and Guatemala.
Our mission
Amrita Certified Pure® Coffees originate from the purest, most naturally delicious beans available, grown sustainably, protecting the land and water and therefore carry on the Amrita tradition of quality and love.
