House Espresso NICARAGUA

Our impact work in coffee producing regions is directly linked with the communities we purchase coffee from. We want to see those communities prosper in all areas of their life, not just coffee production, and for the benefit of all within the community.

By bringing together both community lots and exceptional single-producer coffees, the mill creates stability for growers throughout the region. Larger community lots can be sold to the same buyers as more exclusive micro-lots, helping producers sell their entire harvest at a fair price through one trusted partner. This brings financial security and the opportunity to invest and develop relationships that can contribute to future growth and improvement.

Nicaraguan season for us is always an exciting one, as we see the return of coffees from producers with whom we have a longstanding relationship. Our buying practices in Nicaragua have allowed producers to receive higher prices for their coffees and encouraged experimentation of different processes, exciting developments for everyone in the supply chain.

In the 8 years since then, we've done countless cuppings, visited farms, stayed with their family, and worked through the challenging aspects that come with producing coffee too— from shipping delays to changing climates. Visiting origin regularly, gives us a chance to understand what producers are facing, whether that’s rising production costs or increasingly unpredictable weather. It also helps us plan together, improve together and keep building something that's sustainable for everyone involved.