Christmas Coffee
Our Christmas Coffee begins its journey in Brazil and Honduras, with producers who are as committed to sustainability and quality as we are. Filled with deep chocolate tones, and a hint of dried fruits, it’s the entire Christmas in a cup.
From Brazil, the beans are sourced from two producers - the Naimeg family at Fazenda Pantano and Fazenda Dois Irmãos, led by the dedicated Sanchez family. In Honduras, we partner with Benjamin Paz, a notable figure in the Honduran coffee industry.
The Sanchez family have been nurturing their farm Fazenda Dois Irmãos in the Cerrado Mineiro region for over 30 years. Today it’s with the daughter Maria Gabriela at the forefront who is seamlessly blending tradition with innovation. Known for their commitment to natural processed coffee and focus on regenerative agriculture, they’re pioneers in ethical and traceable farming practices.
The Naimeg family, who have been in the coffee business for nearly 60 years, now run Fazenda Pantano. Besides coffee, they also grow vegetables, manage livestock, and produce their own cheese. After moving from Paraná due to several years of frost damage, they restarted in this region. Their resilience is evident as they’ve overcome challenges such as rebuilding their processing station after a devastating fire. They aim for self-sufficiency with initiatives like solar power and the production of organic fertiliser.
Benjamin Paz is the proud owner of two coffee farms and collaborates with many small-scale farmers in the high-altitude Santa Barbara region of northwestern Honduras. This area benefits from a unique micro-climate often shrouded in dense mist, which protects the coffee trees from excessive sunlight and slows cherry maturation. The result is an exceptionally sweet cup profile. At his own farms, Benjamin cultivates rare varieties for Honduras, including Panamanian Geisha and SL-28. Beyond his own farming, Benjamin plays a key role in Beneficio San Vicente, his family’s dry mill and export business. This business has been pivotal in promoting Santa Barbara as a premier coffee region and supporting local farmers to achieve success in competitions like the Cup of Excellence.
From all of us, to your cup. Enjoy our Christmas coffee and taste the dedication and passion behind it. This is more than just coffee, it’s a Christmas tradition.
We have four different coffee series, from House where the flavours are more familiar, to Prime which offers the absolute top tier of specialty coffee quality.
The House series is the foundation we stand upon, featuring specialty coffees from some of the 15 producers we work with closely, all among the best in the world. Each coffee offers a unique blend and flavour profile, and with such variety in the series, we dare say there’s a taste for (almost) everyone. To follow the harvest seasons, we rotate the origin and recipe throughout the year. This ensures the coffee is always fresh, the flavours consistent, and the cup truly delightful! In this series, you’ll find various espresso and filter coffees, both as whole beans and ground.
The Flavours series is where we truly elevate the natural flavours of each coffee. Most of the coffees are single origin, but as the contents of the product change with harvest seasons, occasionally a blend might better suit the flavour profile. Flavours is perfect for those seeking an exceptional cup where the coffee’s unique taste and character truly gets to shine!
The Farmers series is a tribute to the skilled and dedicated producers which we have a close relationship with. For this series, we purchase limited quantities of specific lots that really stand out when we taste them. It could be the variety or a specific part of the farm that truly brings out the best in the coffee. The flavours of these coffees are often sweet and floral, with hints of fruit or berries, broadening the horizons on what coffee can taste like. It is with a lot of pride we highlight our producers and their incredible craftsmanship.
The Prime series is the top tier of specialty coffee. These coffees are of unmatched quality and flavour and drinking them is an experience itself. Sourced only 3-4 times a year, our Prime coffees are extremely limited and highly coveted, with only around 200 bags available of each. These coffees are often of exclusive and rare varieties and produced using modern and innovative methods. For those seeking the ultimate coffee experience, our Prime series is sure to satisfy even the most refined palates.
We specialize in specialty coffee, which means that all the coffee we purchase scores at least 80 points on a 100-point scale – a grading system established by the international coffee organization SCA.
We hold high standards for the producers we work with, both in terms of sustainability and quality. Both aspects demand more and come at a cost, which we gladly pay. The right price is worth every cent!
10 years or more – that's how long we have been working with several of our producers. Simply because they are the best, and we know and trust each other. When we begin new collaborations, which also happens from time to time, we do so with the intention of celebrating 10 years and beyond with them as well. Our close and longstanding relationships are built on a shared philosophy and a desire to improve the conditions for coffee farmers worldwide. Through sustainability and quality!
