origin stories

In the lush Antigua Valley of Guatemala, two coffee legacies intertwine, each rooted in history and nurtured by generations of dedication. Dating back to 1541, Hacienda Carmona stands as a testament to Guatemala's rich coffee heritage. Established by Don Juan...
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Cafetalera Orígenes was born out of the curiosity of a group of friends who love good coffee, especially specialty coffee. They noticed that the extraordinary coffee produced in Costa Rica was not being enjoyed by Costa Rican consumers, because "the...
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As a third-generation coffee producer in the Paz family, Benjamin has played a pivotal role in expanding the farming, trading, milling, and export business in Santa Barbara. He has forged lasting connections with roasters and importers of high-end specialty coffee...
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Everaldo Cassandro is the son of coffee growers Aniceto Cassandro and Vera Lúcia Guimarães Cassandro. The family farm always had coffee production, however, the coffee was grown and dried in a traditional way, which did not highlight the best of...
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Remember the early days of sipping on juice boxes, and it just never felt like there was enough juice in there? Well, we want you to feel like you just can’t get enough of this coffee. Whether you enjoy your...
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