Sparkling lime acidity kicks off this coffee’s sensory profile, mellowing into the sweetness of pineapple without losing any of the bright citrus pop. It’s light and spritzy like a mojito – the perfect cup to launch us into summer!

A small town called Herrera, located in the department of Tolima, is home to the 58 members of the Association of Specialty Coffee Growers of Alto Saldana who have collectively produced this delicious coffee. Although the average farm size is only 4.5 hectares, the producers consistently fetch good cup scores and prices for their coffees.

This coffee has been grown under the shade of plantain, walnut, cámbulo, chachafruto, and guamo trees – a practice which is crucial in ensuring environmental sustainability through biodiversity.This region’s proximity to the equator, matched with a diverse range of microclimates, allows for almost continual harvest throughout the year, offering fresh flavours and character every time. This coffee passes through a washing process as well as detailed sorting after drying, and this meticulous process ensures a high level of quality in your cup!

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We already know that prisoners are 50% more likely to reoffend if they leave prison without skills and a job. And we definitely know that in specialty coffee, people need exceptional skills.

Enter Redemption Roasters, the world’s first behind bars coffee company. We were approached by the Ministry of Justice to help address the state of reoffending through coffee. Our roastery is inside the walls of HMP the Mount and our network of barista academies operate in justice sector institutions across the country.

As part of our mission to help offenders successfully reintegrate into society, we train them in professional roastery and barista skills. On release, we help our “Graduates” to find work, either in our own coffee shops, or with our wholesale clients.

We don’t just source coffee ethically; our entire roasting and coffee education process is socially impactful. The result is a finely crafted cup of coffee that raises the bar for everyone.

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