Replanting Farms project in Guatemala

The Replanting Farms project is the result of a collaboration between us and  88 Graines, one of our primary green coffee importers. This project, which began in September 2023, has been a long-held dream for us. It aligns perfectly with our commitment to ethical and sustainable sourcing and we are excited to share it with you.

 

Why 88 Graines?

In February 2021, Tom spent an unforgettable week at the El Llano farm and fell in love with the place and the people who run it, namely Jola and Raul. Jola is a co-founder of 88 Graines, who aim to make a difference in the lives of those who produce the things we all love: coffee. They do this by living in coffee origin countries and working directly with small and medium coffee producers. They support equal trade, sustainability and involvement of new generations in the coffee profession. 88 Graines, which means 88 seeds, is based on creating a collaborative social model in coffee sourcing between small and medium coffee producers and independent coffee roasters, roasting companies and future barista champions in order to promote the next generation of coffee producers, empowering women and families involved in coffee production and business.

How it Works

When you purchase any of our Guatemalan coffees, you're directly contributing to the Replanting Farms project. For every bag sold, funds are used to purchase two new coffee plants for Guatemalan farms.

The project will give producers the opportunity to renovate a percentage of their farms each year, as the cost of renovation will be significantly reduced thanks to this support. Renovations of farms range from 5-10% per year but lately farmers struggle to replant farms due to high costs of coffee production and low incomes due to low coffee prices. 

Focus on Quality and Sustainability

88 Graines prioritizes planting disease-resistant and high-yielding varieties like H1, Anacafe 14, Obata, and Marcellesa. These varieties offer increased productivity, require less labor and maintenance, and ultimately result in higher-quality coffee.

 

Join the Movement 

By enjoying our Guatemalan coffee, you're not just getting a delicious drink, you're also supporting a better future for coffee farmers in Guatemala. Even sponsoring one coffee lot will create a huge positive impact in the lives of people that produce coffee.