Source Work
Our sourcing philosophy centers on building long-term relationships with producers who share our commitment to quality and sustainability. We visit origin regularly, working directly with farms and cooperatives across Latin America.
Our Origins
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Origin Countries
Mexico
Our deepest roots are in Mexico, where we've worked with producers since our founding in 1996. From the highlands of Chiapas to the mountains of Oaxaca, Mexican coffees offer exceptional quality and diversity.
Our Relationship
San Cristobal Coffee Importers was born from Maria Santos' first trip to Chiapas in 1994. What started as a personal connection with a single cooperative has grown into partnerships with dozens of producers across the country. Our Mexico team lives in origin, visiting farms regularly and providing ongoing support.
Colombia
Colombia's diverse growing regions produce some of the world's most sought-after specialty coffees. We work with producers in Huila, Nariño, and Cauca, regions known for exceptional cup quality.
Our Relationship
Our Colombian program began in 2005 with a single producer in Huila. Today we work with both individual farms and cooperatives, always prioritizing long-term relationships over one-time purchases.
Guatemala
Guatemala's volcanic soils and high altitudes create ideal conditions for specialty coffee. Our partners in Huehuetenango and Antigua produce coffees with remarkable complexity and clarity.
Our Relationship
We've been working in Guatemala since 2002, building relationships with multigenerational farming families who share our commitment to quality and sustainability.
Peru
Peru's coffee regions are relatively new to the specialty market, but the quality potential is exceptional. We work with cooperatives in Cajamarca and San Martin who are pushing quality boundaries.
Our Relationship
Our Peru program launched in 2015 as part of our commitment to discovering emerging origins. We provide technical assistance and market access to help producers improve quality year over year.
Honduras
Honduras has emerged as a specialty coffee powerhouse. Our partners in Copan and Marcala are producing world-class coffees that rival any origin.
Our Relationship
Since 2010, we've watched Honduras transform into a specialty coffee leader. Our long-term partnerships with innovative producers have been part of that journey.
Costa Rica
Costa Rica's Tarrazu and West Valley regions produce some of Central America's finest coffees. Strict quality standards and innovative processing make Costa Rican coffees consistently excellent.
Our Relationship
Costa Rica was one of our first expansion countries in 1999. The country's focus on quality aligned perfectly with our mission.
Nicaragua
Nicaragua's Matagalpa and Jinotega regions offer outstanding value and quality. We work with both estates and smallholder cooperatives across the country.
Our Relationship
Our Nicaraguan partnerships began in 2008, focusing on producers who were investing in quality improvements and sustainable practices.
Ethiopia
The birthplace of coffee, Ethiopia offers flavors found nowhere else. Our selections from Yirgacheffe, Sidamo, and Guji showcase the incredible diversity of Ethiopian coffee.
Our Relationship
We began sourcing Ethiopian coffees in 2012, carefully selecting washing stations and natural processing sites that meet our quality standards.
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