Cultivated with Dignity
Our coffee farm is nestled in the Sierra de la Botija forest, named in 2017 a UNESCO world heritage site due to its biodiversity.
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Our Farm Has a Story
Our farm is unique. Our agronomist team is led by and made up of women farmers who share a heritage of coffee. Because we are committed to the people behind the coffee bean, we pay our agronomists above established fair wages, effectively uniting heritage and livelihood again on the mountain.
Regeneration in Every Cup.
San Lázaro Coffee is more than a farm. It's a living model of regeneration.
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Growing
The flavor you enjoy in our coffees is a result of the high elevation, the perfect balance of sun and shade, the volcanic soil, and of course the Arabica tree it comes from, all thanks to the daily care each tree receives year-round from our agronomists.
Harvesting
Our agronomists comb the entire farm four times during each harvest season with steady, discerning hands in order to preserve the health of each tree and to pick the ripened coffee cherry only when it's ready.
Roasting
Coffee roasting is an artisan skill. The amount and type of heat, its duration and how it is applied, determine everything from the aroma to the first sip and its after notes. Our roasts always show our coffees to best advantage.
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Building a Better Future, One Farm at a Time
For years, small coffee farmers in the La Botija Mountains of southern Honduras have faced the same problem. They could grow good coffee and work hard to care for their land, but when harvest came, they had very few options for selling it. The farms are small and scattered throughout the mountains, the roads are difficult, and many buyers simply didn’t find it worthwhile to make the trip.
Beyond the Harvest
While our farm provides year-round employment for our permanent team, harvest season creates a need for additional hands. During those busy months, women and men from neighboring communities join us to help bring in the crop. It's one of the ways our farm creates opportunity that extends well beyond our own workforce.
Unity Forged In Fire
On the night of April 30, flames appeared on the mountain that San Lazaro Coffee calls home. What began as an intentional act of arson quickly became a threat in the peak of Honduras’ dry season. After nearly five months without measurable rain, the mountain was a tinderbox, and the fire spread quickly through the steep terrain surrounding our coffee farm.