A brand new coffee for all your favourite brewing methods. 

Since our first visit in 2016 we have been thoroughly captivated by the approach to biodiversity at Finca San Jeronimo Miramar. Having utilised a number of their coffees over the years this is the second time we have selected their honey process Catuai as a stand alone filter roast. An inherent dense and creamy sweetness makes this the ideal comfort coffee for the colder mornings.

Region: Atitlán
Variety: Catuai 

The Details
Finca San Jeronimo Miramar is now overseen by fourth generation producers, Giorgio and Gina Bressani. The first generation of the Bressani family started out with a modest dairy farm on the slopes of Volcán Atitlán which has now grown to encompass honey, cheese, fruit and specialty coffee production. Since taking charge of the coffee side of this family operation Giorgio and Gina have set in motion a number of changes that now sets them apart as some of the most progressive producers we have met. 

Working in tandem with nature has led to new ways and means of producing their own in-house fertilizer. The manure from their dairy cows now provide a natural source of soil nutrition and keeps many of the important elements of the ecosystem within the farm. Weeds are now cut back and allowed to provide organic mulch as opposed to spraying with chemicals whilst a small on-site lab has been breeding a natural response to coffee borer beetles. Cultivating natural fungus and microscopic wasps that target the borer beetles, the San Jeronimo team are using science to holistically fight back. Whilst these processes may be more time consuming the resulting improvement in soil health, coffee quality and the return of wildlife is certainly worth the effort. Providing more jobs for the local community and bringing different parts of the farm together for a common purpose also underpin the inclusive Bressani family ethos.

With more than 40 different varieties of coffee in production it is incredibly impressive to see these all processed as separate lots. This year we have selected their honey process Catuai from one of the higher altitudes on the farm. Not to be confused with their own bees producing honey, this process makes reference to the sticky mucilage layer of the coffee left intact after separating beans from cherry. The coffee is then moved on to an incredibly organised system of shaded drying beds before the dry mill later sorts and packs the coffee into sacks, using upcycled denim as the source material for all of their sacks. Looking beyond just their own farm, this knowledge and packaging process is made available to many other local farmers.

The resulting cup is a perfect balance of berry-like acidity with a smooth and sticky sweetness. With so many layers to this integrated ecosystem it is no surprise that the resulting coffees are as unique as the approach.

San Jeronimo

We are an independent company of coffee enthusiasts, roasting espresso blends and a range of single origin beans. We supply our small flagship café on Hackney’s Broadway Market, our own stall on market day, as well as a growing list of establishments who have chosen to work with us. Established in 2005, our cafe is considered one of the pioneering venues for London’s now-famous coffee revolution.

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