The Rebirth of Sonia
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.
It's Never Too Late to Start Over
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.
From Field to Family: A Story of Perseverance
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.
Q&A with Jason Pearl from Roasted Pearl
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.
Three Generations of Transformation in Your Cup
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.
Brewing Joy: Coffee, the Universal Gift this Christmas
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.
Your Coffee Purchase is Life-Changing for Darwin
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.
Exploring the Richness of Honduran Coffee: Unveiling Caturra and Catimor Varieties
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.
Specialty Coffee vs. Grocery Store Coffee: Unraveling the Richness in Every Cup
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.
Creating a Ripple Effect Beyond the Farm
Ada Tercero is a 56-year-old homemaker, born and raised in the community of Guanijiquil in southern Honduras. Ada and her husband, Pilar, have a beautiful family of seven children and five grandchildren. Like many families in our region in Honduras, Ada’s family life has been marked with the struggles of generational poverty. In 2001, Ada, Pilar and their family relocated to the community of Las Flores in search of better job opportunities.
The Rise of Cold Brew Coffee
Making cold brew coffee with your whole bean San Lazaro Coffee is a simple process. It involves steeping coarsely ground coffee in cold water for an extended period of time. Here's a basic guide on how to make cold brew coffee.
Disrupting the Predatory Coffee Industry
The 2020 forest fire that nearly destroyed the San Lazaro Coffee farm in Honduras was not an accident. While it wasn’t clear what or who had started the fire, it was very clear that it had been intentionally set. The same was true with the fires we put out in 2021, 2022, and the fire that we put out just a few weeks ago in the spring of 2023.