April 25, 2025
In the quiet La Botija mountains of southern Honduras, something beautiful is happening. It’s not just coffee being cultivated at San Lazaro Coffee — it’s hope. Neyli Cruz, 23 years old, is a shining example of that hope. Originally from the small community of San Pedro del Norte, Nicaragua, Neyli was no stranger to hardship.
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February 19, 2025
Mayela, a 17-year-old from a small village surrounded by green mountains, lives with her grandfather. God has gifted her with a heart full of dreams and a deep passion for nature. Her educational journey began at Lazarus Academy, where she not only gained theoretical knowledge but also developed values that shaped her as a person. Upon graduating high school, Mayela knew her story was just beginning. She decided to enroll in a forestry program, determined to help preserve the environment of her beloved homeland.
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January 29, 2025
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At 24 years old there were not many opportunities for Karla. She was newly married and had a young daughter. The rugged rural mountains where she had grown up and lived in her entire life hadn’t afforded much. In particular she didn’t have the opportunity to continue learning in high school. But what she did learn was how to work. Both Karla and her husband were committed to helping their young family get ahead. He farmed and she worked anywhere she could, often picking tomatoes or peppers for farmers in the region. The days were long, the pay was bad, and the treatment was worse.
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September 25, 2024
In the fertile lands of the La Botija mountains, the story of Sonia, a 46-year-old woman, intertwines with that of the place that opened its doors to her in a time of despair and hopelessness. When Sonia arrived at the San Lazaro Coffee farm six years ago, she had just left a farm where work had become scarce. With five children to feed and a husband also struggling to cope with the difficult economic situation, Sonia had to find a solution urgently.
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July 17, 2024
In 2023 members of the San Lazaro Coffee team were given a unique opportunity: to go back to school and work towards a high school diploma. For many in the remote mountains where we work even graduating from the 6th grade is oftentimes out of reach. Now they would be able to go to school at the Lazarus Academy.
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May 15, 2024
Our friends Lucia and Santos are small coffee producers in the community of Cacamuyá near our coffee farm in Honduras. They have been married for 30 years and have been blessed with 8 children and 11 grandchildren.
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March 14, 2024
I started roasting coffee in 2011, right after my first trip to Mission Lazarus. I had been reading about home roasting for months leading up to our first trip. I had no idea of the San Lazaro farm. When we arrived at the Posada and drank the coffee I was blown away! I asked about the beans and was informed that the coffee is grown "over there", pointing across the valley to the farm and Mission Lazarus ran the farm. Light bulbs went off in my head and I mentioned I've been curious about roasting and asked if I could bring some green home. I took 5 lbs home and roasted them in my garage later that summer. I was hooked! Nothing better than freshly roasted coffee.
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February 16, 2024
While Melissa is not a member of our San Lazaro farm team, her life story is greatly shaped by our work on the farm. At 23 years old, Melissa is the oldest of five children and lives with her mom, siblings, and her six-year-old son in a small home that her mother built.
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October 23, 2023
As the holiday season approaches, we find ourselves immersed in the delightful hustle and bustle of gift-giving. Selecting the perfect present for our loved ones can be a joyful challenge, but this year, there's one gift that transcends boundaries and brings comfort to all: coffee.
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September 26, 2023
San Lazaro Coffee has a moral commitment. In our business, we strive to restore and safeguard dignity for each one of our employees as well as the farming families that partner with us. One of those families is Darwin Gómez, his wife Yessica and their four young children. Darwin is 35 years old. He’s originally from the same mountain that San Lazaro Coffee calls home.
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August 17, 2023
In the world of specialty coffee, certain regions have garnered well-deserved recognition for producing beans that are simply exceptional. Honduras, often referred to as the "hidden gem" of the coffee world, is one such region that has been making a name for itself in recent years. Renowned for its unique flavor profiles and dedication to sustainable farming practices, Honduran coffee is captivating the taste buds of coffee enthusiasts worldwide. In this journey through the lush coffee fields of Honduras, let's take a closer look at two remarkable coffee varieties: Caturra and Catimor.
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August 03, 2023
In today's coffee landscape, two distinct categories have emerged: specialty coffee and the more common variety found in grocery stores. In this blog post, we'll explore the key differences between these two types of coffee, highlighting the unique characteristics that make specialty coffee a true delight for coffee aficionados.
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