Meet Our Producers
Every coffee begins with the people who grow it. We’re proud to work with producers who dedicate their lives to the craft - experimenting, innovating, and chasing better flavor.
From Colombia’s innovative fermentations to Ethiopia’s timeless traditions, each producer brings a unique story and approach.
Diego Bermudez, Colombia
Diego Bermudez is redefining Colombian coffee through science and precision. At Finca El ParaĂso in Cauca, he leads a new wave of producers using research and technology to elevate coffee processing. Through controlled fermentation in bio-reactors and a meticulous selection of microorganisms, Diego manages every variable, from temperature and pH to sugar content and microbial load, with remarkable accuracy. His double anaerobic thermal-shock process has become a benchmark for innovation in specialty coffee.
Driven by curiosity and discipline, Diego’s work has earned global recognition for showing how innovation and intention can coexist at origin.
Bayardo Jimenez, Nicaragua
From the high altitudes of Mogoton, Bayardo Jimenez continues to shape Nicaragua’s reputation for quality and innovation. Working from his farm Brisas del Mogoton, he focuses on mastering natural and experimental processes while staying deeply connected to the land. Though his operation is small, Bayardo’s dedication runs deep - each harvest reflects patience, precision, and respect for the environment.
The unique microclimate and volcanic soils of Mogoton give his coffees their distinct identity, rewarding the meticulous care he applies from seed to drying bed. His latest work, a natural Geisha, captures that spirit of quiet excellence and marks a promising step in Nicaragua’s evolving specialty landscape.
Deyvid Leandro, Brazil
At just ten years old, Deyvid Leandro began learning the craft of coffee alongside his grandfather, Jose Maria, at Fazenda Esperanca in Brazil’s Cerrado Mineiro region. What started as curiosity in the fields evolved into a lifelong pursuit of excellence. After gaining experience abroad in Canada, Deyvid returned home with a deeper understanding of specialty coffee and consumer taste, channeling that knowledge into every aspect of production. He also serves as a Cup of Excellence judge, bringing a trained, national-level cupping perspective to the farm.
Today, he leads the farm’s new chapter - refining post-harvest practices, mastering natural fermentation, and blending tradition with innovation. Under his care, Esperanca’s coffees reflect the region’s distinct terroir, shaped by its volcanic soils, tropical savanna climate, and balanced seasons that nurture sweetness and depth in every harvest.
Edido Producers, Yirgacheffe, Ethiopia
Often called the birthplace of Arabica coffee, Ethiopia is home to some of the world’s most distinctive and expressive coffees. Within the highlands of Yirgacheffe, the village of Edido sits in the Gedeo Zone - a microregion renowned for its high elevation, fertile volcanic soils, and dynamic, aromatic coffees shaped by generations of tradition.
Here, hundreds of smallholder farmers grow coffee on small garden plots and deliver their harvests to washing stations in nearby Aricha. Most rely on the natural process, sun-drying cherries on raised beds under careful supervision, a method rooted in Ethiopian tradition and perfectly suited to Yirgacheffe’s climate. In Ethiopia, coffees are graded from G1 to G5, with Grade 1 representing the highest specialty grade, the grade of this lot from Edido.
Enrique Ferrufino & Silvia Norori, Nicaragua
Enrique Ferrufino and Silvia Norori began building Finca Aurora in Matagalpa, Nicaragua, in 2004. Doctors by profession, they brought the same patience and care into coffee, steadily growing the farm and later involving their children in the work.
Aurora operates as a fully integrated farm, with coffee grown, washed, dried, and prepared on site. This hands-on approach allows close attention to quality at every step.
Alongside quality, the farm places strong emphasis on sustainability and community. Aurora runs on renewable energy, focuses on water conservation, protects natural habitats, and supports local workers through fair wages, safe housing, healthcare access, and education. The family also collaborates with neighboring producers to strengthen farming practices across the region.
Coffees from Finca Aurora are known for their balance and clarity, shaped by years of careful work and deep connection to the land.
Luis Fernando Benavides, Colombia
Luis has been growing coffee for over a decade in the highlands of Buesaco, Narino, one of Colombia’s most demanding high-altitude regions. His farm, Finca Bellavista, sits at 2050 meters above sea level, where only a small number of skilled farmers successfully cultivate coffee under steep terrain and cool mountain conditions.
In this landscape, warm air rises from the canyon at night, creating a natural thermal layer around the trees. The cherries absorb full sun during the day and mature slowly over time, helping develop clarity and floral depth.
Luis focuses on refining processing methods that highlight the natural qualities of each variety. Through controlled fermentation and careful drying, his coffees reflect precision and a deep understanding of place.
Coffees from Finca Bellavista are known for their brightness, structure, and floral character, shaped by altitude, climate, and intentional work.