Oaxaca, Mexico, is known for its diverse and varied microclimates, which are largely influenced by its mountainous terrain, varying altitudes and proximity to the Pacific Ocean. The state of Oaxaca can be roughly divided into several distinct microclimates, each characterized by unique weather and precipitation patterns. These diverse microclimates make read more
The humidity and altitude present in the La Cañada region of Oaxaca, Mexico, create ideal conditions for growing coffee. The elevation here is 1,200 - 1,500 meters containing mostly Mundo Novo, Bourbon, Typica, and Criollo varieties. Union de Productores Las Flores is based in this region in the town of read more
The Korofeigu Farmer's Cooperative Society is located in the Bena Bena Valley of the Eastern Highlands, between Goroka to the west and Henganofi to the east. The coop—which may be a cooperative in name and practice, though not as an officially registered entity, which is common in the region—is comprised read more
Productores de café de Motozintla (PROCAFEM) was founded on February 20th, 2002. Beginning with just 20 members, the coop grew to its current size of 338 members in the communities of Siltepec, Bella Vista, Escuintla and Motozintla in the state of Chiapas. In the heart of the Sierra Madre, the read more
Mixteca Alta del Pacifico is an organic coffee cooperative in the Mixteca region of Oaxaca, which is home to the Mixteca and Zapoteca indigenous peoples. The cooperative's headquarters is in the town of Santa Maria Yucuhiti, and membership consists of 172 producers. Most producers own between 1 and 3 hectares, which read more
The Maya Ixil cooperative — in the mountains of the tropical Ixcan region, in the department of El Quiché and the tiny town of Santa Avelina — is helping farmers to improve their communities and livelihoods. Maya Ixil evolved in response to sinking coffee prices and a need to increase read more
Nguvu is a blend of coffees from smallholder cooperatives in the Murang'a district, in Kenya's Central Province. Our Nguvu comes from Ruthaka Kamuchuni, Ruthaka Mukui, Mwirua Riakiania, Mwirua Kiambwe (the first part of the name is the cooperative and the second part is the factory, or mill). Murang'a is considered read more
This certified Bird Friendly and Fairtrade Organic coffee comes from Asociación Civil Guaya'b, an association in the Huehuetenango region of Guatemala. Of its 330 members, 316 are of indigenous descent. Formally established in 1998, Guaya'b began selling to the Fairtrade market in 2000. "Since we began selling at the Fairtrade read more
Our Ethiopia Ayehu comes from a Horizon/Ethio-Agriceft farm in the fertile highlands of the Amhara region in Northern Ethiopia. It grew between 1,700 and 1,800 meters above sealevel and is Rainforest Alliance certified. The farm, in Western Gojam, is about 500 kilometers from Addis Ababa. Currently, it has more than read more
In Sumatra, the second-largest island in the Republic of Indonesia, Mandheling coffees are grown on the lofty, volcanic slopes of Mount Leuser, near the port of Padang in west-central Sumatra. Mandheling coffee also comes from Aceh in the north, near lake Laut Tawar. The name doesn't reference a place, however, read more
