Our Coffee Farms
Canaan Estates
Variety: Yellow Catuai
Harvest: April-October
Region: Serra Da Mantiqueria, Carmo De Minas
Altitude: 1000-1100m
Process: Dry Natural
Notes: Caramel, Sugar, Cookie Dough, Chocolate
In an exuberant and beautiful range in Sierra da Mantiqueira is the most important mountainous region in the country. Mantiqueira originates from the Tupi-Guarani and means 'Serra que Chora', so called by the indians, its first inhabitants, and due to the large number of springs and rivers, important sources of drinking water, supply a large number of cities in the southeast of Brazil.
The area integrates the Atlantic forest ecosystem that has one of the largest biodiversity on the planet, being considered 'the green lung' of the region and also habitat of a very varied fauna.
It is in this true sanctuary that the regions of Mantiquerira is located, producing 'cafes with origins and quality', being considered by producers an extraordinary patrimony that guarantees the socio-environmental sustainability of the region. This is a direct trade relationship with the farm and family.
Jagong Mill
Variety: Bourbon, Catimor, and Typica
Harvest: June – December
Region: Aceh, Sumatra, Indonesia
Altitude: 1300 – 1600m
Process: Wet hulled and dried in the sun
Notes: Nutmeg, Herbal, Bittersweet Chocolate
SUMATRA ORGANIC TAKENGON IKA MANDHELING GRADE 1 is sourced from the Jagong Mill and surrounding family-owned farms located in the Takengon and Atu Lintang coffee region of Aceh province on the island of Sumatra, Indonesia. Irham Junus owns and operates the Jagong Mill with his son, Andi and daughter, Ina.
The Junus family has focused on meticulous ripe cherry selection resulting in something truly unique in Sumatra. The Junus family also has full control of the processing and milling right up to the final export stage, avoiding the long and convoluted supply lines that can compromise Sumatran quality.
Tolima
Variety: Sl28
Harvest: October - February | May - August
Region: Tolima, Colombia
Altitude: 1460m
Process: Natural Anaerobic
Notes: Clove, Orange, Plum and Tropical Fruits.
Back in 1995, the Bayter Family rolled up their sleeves and dove headfirst into the agricultural scene at El Vergel farm. Avocado was their main squeeze, but when avocado prices took a nosedive in 2006, they knew it was time to shake things up. So, they tossed some coffee varieties into the mix – catimore, red, yellow caturra – and boom, a coffee empire was born!
Fast forward to 2016, and with a little guidance from coffee guru Miguel Jimenez, they planted specialty coffee varieties, setting the stage for some serious coffee greatness. Then, in a stroke of genius, they embraced natural coffee processes in 2018, tinkering with fermentation control like mad scientists in a lab. And let's not forget their claim to fame – the Koji fermentation process, a game-changer in the green coffee game!
Now, meet the dynamic trio behind the scenes: Martha Montenegro, along with her coffee-savvy partners Elias and Shady. Together, they're not just brewing coffee; they're brewing up a whole community revolution! Their mission? To blend tech magic with coffee passion and sprinkle a little extra joy into the lives of everyone at El Vergel Estate.
La Alma
Variety: Bourbon, Caturra, Catuai
Harvest: Nov-April
Region: Huehuetenango , Jalapa
Altitude: 1400-1700m
Process: Fully Washed, Patio Dried
Notes: Juicy, stone fruit, berry pie, brown sugar, chocolate
For three generations they've grown coffee in the highlands of Huehuetenango, and in the past twenty years they’ve grown to partner with other producing families, cooperatives and associations across Guatemala. Their mission is connecting these beautiful families and their coffees with roasters around the world.
These farms meticulously selecting for a consistent, clean, and lightly fruity blend. La Alma means the Soul, in hope this blend will bring vitality and warmth to consumers.
*5 cents of each pound of Alma sold is donated to Habitat for Humanity Guatemala to support building new homes and housing communities, stabilizing and improving existing houses, and offering affordable housing solutions such as smokeless stoves, water filters and basic sanitation services.
As we've grown our purchasing capacity, our investment to these producers continues. We've been honored to grow alongside our sourcing partner with this coffee community.
