Hacienda El Encanto Estate

In recent years, we have also been able to initiate many ecological projects together with Juan, from which we benefit today. Since the early 2010s, we have been gradually developing Hacienda El Encanto into a biodiverse ecosystem in the form of permaculture, meaning our farms are not feeling the effects of climate change to the same extent as other farms. As a result, we have significantly fewer problems with landslides, crop failures, and extreme weather events, which can be mitigated by the presence of shade trees.

With Juan, who studied philosophy and political science in Heidelberg, we also have the advantage of his in-depth knowledge of the European coffee market. Many farmers are unaware of how their coffee is consumed in Europe. That's why communication between farmers, roasters, and customers is so crucial. This allows us to incorporate their feedback and influence the next harvest. The quality of the coffee, or rather the foundations for its characteristics, are laid at the source! Whether a coffee becomes fruity, floral, spicy, or earthy is determined by the farmer on-site through varieties, processing, shade trees, drying, and much more. This is why direct sourcing and contact with the farmers at the source are so important to us. Besides maximum transparency for our customers and fair prices for the farmers and pickers, the advantage for us as a roastery is that we consistently have excellent coffees in stock and can work with the farmers to refine their flavor profiles.

Beyond the quality of the coffee and its ecological sustainability, we are committed to social sustainability on the ground together with Juan. Since 2021, we have been supporting theSanta Rosa de Lima shelterWe have been able to expand this project close to our hearts in recent years and are always on the lookout for new projects in the region that we can initiate or support – naturally all as part of our supply chain or with the help of our customers through our own foundation.Abya Yala.