Lote Magnolia

Don Santiago is the backbone behind much of this lot. We had the pleasure of meeting Don Santiago, dining in his house, and touring his beloved coffee farm in early 2023. Over the years, he has dedicated the majority of his harvest to these lots, which takes a lot of faith particularly in this high market season. He actively believes in the mission of the cooperative and has gone out of his way to support our (Collaborative Origins) relationship with COSAMAJ. This level of commitment and dedication is heavily seen in his lands and in the way his cherries are harvested.

Since 2019, Don Santiago has gotten the chance to meet 5-6 of the coffee roasters who roast his coffee. These opportunities have helped change the perception he has when harvesting cherries. Instead of the unknown abyss, he now has a mental picture of the people who will eventually buy his coffee. It’s this picture that motives him to do an even better job. For him, being able to invest into these relationships signifies a better future for his 5 kids, who will eventually follow in his footsteps.

More about the lot…

Lote Magnolia receives its name from a geographical region of Jilotepeque called Las Magnolias. As COSAMAJ, they liked the idea of separating out lots by the various geographical regions in Jilotepeque, which is where the other names (Canajal, de Medina, and El Sapito) come from as well.

TRANSPARENCY
A Note from Nick Yost, our founder: We firmly believe that transparency in the coffee industry is of utmost importance, even though it is inherently complex. Our mission is to provide a candid account of the various factors involved in the production and preparation of this coffee, spanning from the farm to your cup. Furthermore, we aim to actively contribute to fostering open communication among the individuals who play a role in bringing this coffee to life. Nurturing this cycle of communication is crucial for advancing our industry, ensuring fair compensation for producers, and continuing to bring you better and better coffees each year. While this report may not cover every detail comprehensively, it is meant to initiate more profound discussions with you. If you have any inquiries, please don’t hesitate to contact me at [email protected].  – Nick

San Rafael / Guatemala 2023

Green Coffee Cost: $5.98 usd/lb
Green coffee cost is the price that we paid, per pound, for this coffee. This coffee was purchased with the help of our friends Ryan and Abdiel from Collective Origins, who specialize in relationships, logistics and shipping coffees from Guatemala to the USA.

Production Cost: $6.73 usd/lb
These production costs are basically what it costs us to provide this coffee to you. This includes our utilities, labor, packaging, quality control, licenses, taxes, shipping the coffee from warehouse to our roastery and shrinkage (when we roast coffee, it looses about 10-15% of its weight).

Length of Relationship: 1 year
We have been purchasing coffees from San Rafael since 2023 – and we are eagerly awaiting our chance to visit them for the first time in early 2024 when we visit our farmer friends in Guatemala!