Partners

Teamwork – perfected.

Relationships help guide our quality materials along their vigorous journey. Our coffee’s richness is only matched by that of our partnerships.

Farmers

Our farming partners handle all planting and agricultural maintenance, giving our beans the best possible future. Each of our coffee farms produce a unique and flavourful single-origin coffee bean for us, and us alone.

El Indio

Balanced. Deep flavours. Crisp finish.

 

Producer La Minita Elevation 1200 - 2000 MASL
Country Costa Rica Harvest October - March
Region Tarrazu Tasting Notes Tropical Nut | Dark Chocolate | Citrus Fruits
Cultivar Caturra, Catuai Certification Specialty Grade, RFA
Process Washed
La Magnolia

Sweetness. Clean acidity. Delicate flavours.

 

Producer Beneficio Rio Tarrazu Process Washed
Country Costa Rica Elevation 1000 - 1250 MASL
Region Tres Rios Harvest October - March
Cultivar Caturra, Catuai Tasting Notes Citrus | Maple | Honeysuckle
Milled Beneficio San Diego  Certification Specialty Grade

Milagro | El Crucero

Caramel Sweetness, Chocolaty body, Fruity finish

 

Producer Juan & Milton Villatoro Elevation 1800 - 2050 MASL
Country Guatemala Harvest November - March
Region Hoja Blanca, Huehuetenango Tasting Notes Peach | Caramel | Tangerine
Cultivar Red Bourbon Certification Specialty Grade | Micro Lot
Process Washed
Los Dos Socios

Nougat sweetness. Fruity tones. Hazelnut finish.

 

Producer Concepcion Villatoro Elevation 1700 MASL
Country Guatemala Harvest November - March
Region Huehuetenango Tasting Notes Mandarin Orange | Chocolate | Toasted Nuts
Cultivar Bourbon Certification Specialty Grade
Process Washed
FTO Guaya'b

Elegant acidity. Chocolate undertones. Blackberry sweetness.

 

Producer Asociacion Civil Guaya'b Elevation 1400 – 1650 MASL
Country Guatemala Harvest December - March
Region Jacaltenango, Huehuetenango Tasting Notes Red Fruits | Blood Orange | Chocolate
Cultivar Bourbon, Caturra, Catuai, Typica Certification Specialty Grade, FTO
Process Washed

FTO Cenfrocafe

Decadent flavours. Smooth acidity. Bold finish.

 

Producer Cenfrocafe Cooperative Elevation 1300 – 1900 MASL
Country Peru
 Harvest June - November
Region Cajamarca Tasting Notes Milk Chocolate | Caramel | Honey
Cultivar Bourbon, Typica, Caturra Certification Specialty Grade, FTO
Process Washed

Farmers

Our farming partners handle all planting and agricultural maintenance, giving our beans the best possible future. Each of our coffee farms produces a truly unique and flavourful single-origin coffee bean for us, and us alone.

El Indio

Balanced. Deep flavours. Crisp finish.

Producer
La Minita
Elevation
1200 - 2000 MASL
Country
Costa Rica
Harvest
October - March
Region
Tarrazu
Tasting Notes
Tropical Nut | Dark Chocolate | Citrus Fruits
Cultivar
Caturra, Catuai
Certification
Specialty Grade, RFA
Process
Washed

La Magnolia

Sweetness. Clean acidity. Delicate flavours.

Producer
Beneficio Rio Tarrazu
Process
Washed
Country
Costa Rica
Elevation
1000 - 1250 MASL
Region
Tres Rios
Harvest
October - March
Cultivar
Caturra, Catuai
Tasting Notes
Citrus | Maple | Honeysuckle
Milled
Beneficio, San Diego
Certification
Specialty Grade

FTO Codech

Elegant acidity. Chocolate undertones. Blackberry sweetness.

Producer
Codech Cooperative
Elevation
1400 –2000 MASL
Country
Guatemala
Harvest
October – April
Region
Huehuetenango
Tasting Notes
Red Fruits | Almond | Chocolate
Cultivar
Bourbon, Caturra
Certification
Specialty Grade, FTO
Process
Washed

La Bendicion

Nougat sweetness. Fruity tones. Hazelnut finish.

Producer
Doña Luz Auedli Villatoro
Elevation
1800 MASL
Country
Guatemala
Harvest
October – April
Region
Huehuetenango
Tasting Notes
Mandarin Orange | Chocolate | Green Grape
Cultivar
Bourbon, Caturra
Certification
Specialty Grade
Process
Washed

FTO Cenfrocafe

Decadent flavours. Smooth acidity. Bold finish.

Producer
Cenfrocafe Cooperative
Elevation
1300 – 1900 MASL
Country
Peru
Harvest
June - November
Region
Cajamarca
Tasting Notes
Milk Chocolate | Caramel | Honey
Cultivar
Bourbon, Typica, Caturra
Certification
Specialty Grade, FTO
Process
Washed

Millers

Our millers work directly with our farmers to produce an unrivalled coffee bean, consolidating the quality and flavours that we’re known for. These partners manage the sorting, grading, extraction, and exportation preparation of our raw materials.

La Minita
Producer Various Top Lots Elevation 1000 - 1200 MASL
Country Brazil
 Harvest May - September
Region Espirito Santo Tasting Notes Rich | Caramel | Cashew
Cultivar Catuai Certification Fine Cup, Specialty Grade
Process Washed
Mogiana Eagle
Producer Various Top Lots Elevation 1200 MASL
Country Brazil Harvest May - September
Region Alta Mogiana Tasting Notes Chocolate | Nutty | Sweet
Cultivar Bourbon, Catuai Certification Fine Cup, Specialty Grade
Process Natural, Dry Processed

Gahahe Washing Station
Producer Greenco Elevation 1000 - 1200 MASL
Country Burundi
 Harvest May - September
Region Kayanza Commune, Kayanza Province Tasting Notes Berries | Licorice | Citrus
Cultivar Red Bourbon Certification Fine Cup, Specialty Grade
Process Honey
Masha Washing Station
Producer Greenco Elevation 1000 - 1200 MASL
Country Burundi Harvest May - September
Region Kayanza Commune, Kayanza Province Tasting Notes Honey | Tangerine | Rose Hip
Cultivar Red Bourbon Certification Fine Cup, Specialty Grade
Process Washed
Nemba Washing Station
Producer Greenco Elevation 1000 - 1200 MASL
Country Burundi Harvest May - September
Region Kayanza Commune, Kayanza Province Tasting Notes Tropical Fruit | Tangerine | Honey
Cultivar Red Bourbon Certification Fine Cup, Specialty Grade
Process Washed

Jardin
Producer Alma Del Cafe Elevation 1400 - 1800 MASL
Country Colombia
 Harvest Year round
Region Jardin, Antioquia Tasting Notes Caramel | Milk Chocolate | Nutty
Cultivar Typica, Caturra Certification Excelso, Specialty Grade
Process Washed
Finca - Mattaredonda
Producer Kiki Vasquez Elevation 1600 - 2200 MASL
Country Colombia Harvest Year round
Region Pasto, Narino Tasting Notes Caramel | Honey | Sugar Cane
Cultivar Bourbon, Typica, Caturra Certification Specialty Grade, RFA
Process Washed

Bokasso
Producer Bokasso Cooperative Elevation 1700 - 2060 MASL
Country Ethiopia
 Harvest October - December
Region Sidamo Tasting Notes Jasmine | Bergamot | Floral
Cultivar Heirloom varieties Certification Specialty Grade, FTO
Process Washed, Raised Beds
Nensedo Woreda
Producer Gora Kone Washing Station Elevation 1900 - 2050 MASL
Country Ethiopia
 Harvest November - February
Region Nensebo Tasting Notes Honeysuckle | Jasmine | Melon
Cultivar Mixed Heirloom Varieties Certification Specialty Grade
Process Washed/Natural
Oromia, Guji
Producer Sasaba Washing Station Elevation 1800 MASL
Country Ethiopia Harvest November - February
Region Oromia, Guji Zone Tasting Notes Honey | Lilac | Strawberry
Cultivar Mixed Heirloom Certification Specialty Grade
Process Washed/Natural

Maragwa
Producer Marumi Society Elevation 1650 MASL
Country Kenya
 Harvest Year round
Region Maragwa Tasting Notes Rhubarb | Blood Orange | Melon
Cultivar SL 28, SL 34 Certification Specialty Grade, AA
Process Washed, Raised Beds
Thika
Producer Chania Estate Elevation 1525 MASL
Country Kenya Harvest Year round
Region Thika Tasting Notes Grapefruit | Red Pepper | Toffee
Cultivar French Mission Certification Specialty Grade, Micro Lot
Process Washed, Raised Beds

Miller Fara Cafe

Decadent flavours. Smooth acidity. Bold finish.

 

Producer Fara Coffee Farms Elevation 1150 - 1300 MASL
Country Nicaragua
 Harvest November - March
Region Jinotega Tasting Notes Chocolate | Caramel | Rich
Cultivar Caturra Certification Rainforest Alliance, Direct Trade
ProcessWashed, Sun Dried
  

Millers

Our millers work directly with our farmers to produce an unrivalled coffee bean, consolidating the quality and flavours that we’re known for. These partners manage the sorting, grading, extraction, and exportation preparation of our raw materials.

La Minita

Producer
Various Top Lots
Elevation
1000 - 1200 MASL
Country
Brazil
Harvest
May - September
Region
Espirito Santo
Tasting Notes
Rich | Caramel | Cashew
Cultivar
Catuai
Certification
Fine Cup, Specialty Grade
Process
Washed

Mogiana Eagle

Producer
Various Top Lots
Elevation
1200 MASL
Country
Brazil
Harvest
May - September
Region
Alta Mogiana
Tasting Notes
Chocolate | Nutty | Sweet
Cultivar
Bourbon, Catuai
Certification
Fine Cup, Specialty Grade
Process
Natural, Dry Processed

Gahahe Washing Station

Producer
Greenco
Elevation
1000 - 1200 MASL
Country
Burundi
Harvest
May - September
Region
Kayanza Commune, Kayanza Province
Tasting Notes
Berries | Licorice | Citrus
Cultivar
Red Bourbon
Certification
Fine Cup, Specialty Grade
Process
Honey

Masha Washing Station

Producer
Greenco
Elevation
1000 - 1200 MASL
Country
Burundi
Harvest
May - September
Region
Kayanza Commune, Kayanza Province
Tasting Notes
Honey | Tangerine | Rose Hip
Cultivar
Red Bourbon
Certification
Fine Cup, Specialty Grade
Process
Washed

Nemba Washing Station

Producer
Greenco
Elevation
1000 - 1200 MASL
Country
Burundi
Harvest
May - September
Region
Kayanza Commune, Kayanza Province
Tasting Notes
Tropical Fruit | Tangerine | Honey
Cultivar
Red Bourbon
Certification
Fine Cup, Specialty Grade
Process
Washed

Jardin

Producer
Alma Del Cafe
Elevation
1400 - 1800 MASL
Country
Colombia
Harvest
Year round
Region
Jardin, Antioquia
Tasting Notes
Caramel | Milk Chocolate | Nutty
Cultivar
Typica, Caturra
Certification
Excelso, Specialty Grade
Process
Washed

Finca - Mattaredonda

Producer
Kiki Vasquez
Elevation
1600 - 2200 MASL
Country
Colombia
Harvest
Year round
Region
Pasto, Narino
Tasting Notes
Caramel | Honey | Sugar Cane
Cultivar
Bourbon, Typica, Caturra
Certification
Specialty Grade, RFA
Process
Washed

Bokasso

Producer
Bokasso Cooperative
Elevation
1700 - 2060 MASL
Country
Ethiopia
Harvest
October - December
Region
Sidamo
Tasting Notes
Jasmine | Bergamot | Floral
Cultivar
Heirloom varieties
Certification
Specialty Grade, FTO
Process
Washed, Raised Beds

Nensedo Woreda

Producer
Gora Kone Washing Station
Elevation
1900 - 2050 MASL
Country
Ethiopia
Harvest
November - February
Region
Nensebo
Tasting Notes
Honeysuckle | Jasmine | Melon
Cultivar
Mixed Heirloom Varieties
Certification
Specialty Grade
Process
Washed/Natural

Oromia, Guji

Producer
Sasaba Washing Station
Elevation
1800 MASL
Country
Ethiopia
Harvest
November - February
Region
Oromia, Guji Zone
Tasting Notes
Honey | Lilac | Strawberry
Cultivar
Mixed Heirloom
Certification
Specialty Grade
Process
Washed/Natural

Maragwa

Producer
Marumi Society
Elevation
1650 MASL
Country
Kenya
Harvest
Year round
Region
Maragwa
Tasting Notes
Rhubarb | Blood Orange | Melon
Cultivar
SL 28, SL 34
Certification
Specialty Grade, AA
Process
Washed, Raised Beds

Thika

Producer
Chania Estate
Elevation
1525 MASL
Country
Kenya
Harvest
Year round
Region
Thika
Tasting Notes
Grapefruit | Red Pepper | Toffee
Cultivar
French Mission
Certification
Specialty Grade, Micro Lot
Process
Washed, Raised Beds

Miller Fara Cafe

Decadent flavours. Smooth acidity. Bold finish.

Producer
Fara Coffee Farms
Elevation
1150 - 1300 MASL
Country
Nicaragua
Harvest
November - March
Region
Jinotega
Tasting Notes
Chocolate | Caramel | Rich
Cultivar
Caturra
Certification
Rainforest Alliance, Direct Trade
Process
Washed, Sun Dried

Exporters

The following exporting partners help make our coffee’s worldwide journey possible.

Olam Specialty

Trabocca

La Minta

Café Imports

Elephant Coffee

Onyx Coffee

ICT

Greenco Burundi

Sucafina

Community

The importance of a strong Community

Local Community – For over 45 years, our company and employees have taken a leading role in helping to strengthen our local communities through various partnerships with non-profit organizations with a proven record on making a difference where we live. Our investment in these partnerships helps provide necessary support for those in need and helps strengthen the sustainability of our local communities. We take great pride in acting as stewards for our community and environment in addition to volunteering our time and efforts to make a difference where we live and work. Below are just a few of the organizations that we support on a regular basis:

Food Eco District BC

Synergy's Go Carbon Neutral

The Mustard Seed

Island Java Bag

Single Parent Resource Center

Victoria Hospice Society

Origin Community – Equally important to our company is helping provide critical support in the coffee growing regions we rely on every day. We believe that coffee production can thrive in a healthy, sustainable environment while providing long term employment and development for those people living and working in those communities. Coffee Farming and Milling is not an easy life but does provide important stabilization in developing countries around the world. By selecting only those partners who successfully subscribe to a healthy and sustainable approach to the environment, social development and economic reform allows us to support a better future in these origin communities. Our direct trade model provides our team with unfiltered access to each growing and milling partner where we can work together to create positive change in the communities we are engaged. Below are just a few of the initiatives that we currently support around the world:

The Fara Clinic | Matagalpa, Nicaragua
Zona Franca De Paz School Renovation | Jardin, Colombia
Soccer Field Renovation | Tarrazu, Costa Rica
Clinic Upgrades | Rio Negro, Costa Rica

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