A special thanks to our friends at @beanvoyagecoffee. It was incredibly special for us to partner with Bean Voyage, an amazing non-profit organization that fights for gender equality in the coffee farming industry. A future of an equitable and sustainable coffee value chain is incredibly important, and resonates with our values and principles as a roastery. As one of the first producers to start a mill in the region, Don Mario, father of Arleen and Maria, invested his “pure sweat” (borrowing his words) to start the Beneficio La Angostura. He believed in coffee’s power to lift his family economically, and it did for a while. The sisters then joined a few years ago to help their family combat the challenges they were facing with the farming business back then – low market prices, continually growing production costs and lack of support from the local coffee industry. Amidst the challenges, they are two of the most enthusiastic producers with many innovative ideas and energy. They are ready to take their farm and mill to another level, and we are so excited to accompany and witness them along with you all!