Colombia
Tolima
Location
Tolima, in the Andean region, Centre-West of Colombia. Think high altitudes, cool temps, plenty of sunshine and rain, all on rich volcanic soil. It’s a coffee lover’s dream..
“There are many ex-combatants trying to reintegrate into society...We encourage them to dedicate themselves to growing coffee... In this way, our association has been deeply involved in the peace process.” General manager Camilo Enciso, ASOEP
Story
La Planadas in Tolima has seen its fair share of turbulence, with violence making life tough for coffee producers. But thanks to folks like Camilo Enciso and ASOEP, the area is bouncing back. They’re getting the community involved in coffee, and this coffee has even helped fund a testing lab to boost quality. Better quality means more money in the farmers’ pockets. Simple as that.
Honduras
Ocotopeque
Location
Ocotopeque, West Honduras on the border of El Salvador and Guatamala. For a small country, it’s a big player in speciality coffee. It’s perfect for growing coffee – good soils, crazy altitudes and microclimates to boot.
Story
In La Labour, coffee isn’t just a job, it’s life. The whole community is working hard to improve the quality of their beans, which means better prices. But this coffee is extra special because it's also farmers to become beekeepers. More bees mean more biodiversity, more shade, more coffee and yep, more income.
Honduras
Organic Coffee
Available in:
Roast: 4
From: La Labor
Certifications: Fairtrade, Organic
With tastes of hazelnut and dark chocolate.
Peru
Chiclayo
Location
Chiclayo, North Peru in the region of Lambayeque.
Bird Friendly
Grumpy Mule Peru is certified Bird Friendly. Good for birds, good for biodiversity.
Story
Café Femenino is a women-only cooperative where the women run the show, from growing to trading. They’ve gained independence, found their voices, and are pushing for equality in coffee farming worldwide. Through their coffee, they’ve brought education and health projects to their communities. Grumpy Mule spotted this courageous cause early on and was the first to bring Café Femenino coffee to the UK in 2010. We’re proud to say we buy more of their coffee than anyone else in Europe
Sumatra
Takengon
Location
Base of Mount Gayo, Takengon, Aceh Province, North Sumatra, Indonesia.
Story
Aceh Province is the last wild frontier where orangutans, rhinos, elephants, and tigers still roam free together. This coffee helps the producers keep this unique, diverse region thriving just as it should.
