LA ESPERANZA
Origin - Guatemala
Apple Compote, Marzipan, and Floral - Washed
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Shipping & Returns
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Social Impact
As a social enterprise, our primary mission is to help reduce homelessness in the UK through training and employment within speciality coffee.
65% of the profits we generate are reinvested into our barista training programme.
Whether that's assisting our head roaster at our roastery or working in one of our cafes as a barista, we're committed to supporting our trainees from training to employment.
Sustainability
We've made a commitment to plant a tree for every 1kg bag of coffee that we sell, through our partnership with the Eden Reforestation Project.
Whether you are a wholesale customer or simply buying a bag online, you can now enjoy your coffee knowing not only is it responsibly sourced, it is also helping the planet.
Sourcing Quality Coffee
We ensure the coffees we serve are as fresh and seasonal as possible to showcase the wonderful diversity of flavours and aromas found in different coffees around the world.
We also have a strong focus on quality. Higher quality means a better price for the farmer, so it is very important that we continue to work with the producers that consistently supply us with high scoring coffees. This helps them secure a higher price which is often 4 - 5 times higher than the Fairtrade minimum.
ABOut LA ESPERANZA
Francisco Morales and his wife have been the proud owners of La Esperanza farm in Cipresales, in the Huehuetenango region, for over 40 years. They have achieved a great deal, as for many Guatemalan producers, the initial years of starting their farms activities are very challenging ones.
Thanks to the hard work, dedication and commitment of the family, the farm has grown into a business that provides income for the household and generates a source of employment for many others in the surrounding area.
You can imagine that the name of the farm, which in English translates into “The Hope”, explains perfectly how important coffee production is for them. Francisco is the type of person that never feels done learning new things. His eagerness to hear about experiences of others, and his willingness to experiment with new things at the farm, wet mill or drying area, is a reflection of his curiosity and interest for improving coffee quality, resulting in winning several prizes at the Huehuetenango Highland competitions.
Francisco’s son Desvin is in charge of the processing of this lot where coffee was depulped the same day as harvested and fermented for around 24 hours. This can vary based on the ambient temperature each day which change constantly due to the biodiversity of the region.
Country
Guatemala
Region
Huehuetenango, Guatemala
Producer
Francisco Morales
Variety
Caturra, Bourbon, Pache, and Catuai
Process
Washed
Coffee With Impact
Here at Old Spike, we aren't your average coffee company.
As a proud social enterprise, we've been dedicated to having a positive impact on the world through specialty coffee. When you choose Old Spike, you're not just getting an exceptional cup of coffee. 65% of our profits are re-invested into our barista training and employment programme, providing valuable opportunities for individuals experiencing homelessness to reintegrate back into the workforce.
To date, we have supported over 250 people back into employment with the support of our customers. Wether you are buying a bag of coffee online or you are one of our amazing wholesale partners - you are doing your part to help people that need it most.