Feliz Navidad – Merry Christmas from our producers in Latin America and from the entire Mayorga family. Feliz Navidad – Happy Holidays We hope you enjoy the holidays with your loved ones and a cup of Mayorga Coffee. Watch our team's video...
When I was in my early 20s, I was grappling with the complexities of my identity as a Latino immigrant, my desire to make an impact across Latin America, create financial stability, and the inevitable decision to start a specialty...
Growing up across Latin America, I saw firsthand the beauty of traditional farming practices and the communities that depend on them. I also saw the damage caused by industrial agriculture and exploitative supply chain practices. I knew that at it's root,...
The Mayorga team sends you and your family the best Thanksgiving wishes! Watch our Mayorga team video. Happy Thanksgiving – Our Team Video As we gather to celebrate gratitude and our families, we want to thank our incredible Mayorga community. Your support...
The recent surge in global coffee prices through the Commodities 'C Market' has garnered significant attention, raising both optimism and concern. (Yes, concern). While consumers may believe this is a boon for producers, the reality is more complex. For small,...
Honoring Our Roots: An Immigrant’s Perspective I was born in Zona 14 in Guatemala City, Guatemala. After a series of setbacks that led to a journey throughout four different countries in Latin America, my family was able to immigrate to...
I want to address a trend that’s being touted as a positive development in the coffee industry: US coffee roasters’ vertical integration through the opportunistic acquisition of coffee farms. The narrative goes like this: owning a farm streamlines the supply...
Last week, Mayorga Coffee Diamond sponsored the first-ever Producer & Roaster Forum (PRF) Farm Summit in Colombia. What made it special? Our long-term partners Oscar and Mildred at Santa María & La Pradera hosted the event at their farm. PRF...
This June, our Producer Relations Manager, Sara Velásquez, embarked on an inspiring journey to meet our partner farm of nine years, COOPARM, in Peru. COOPARM - Our Partners in Peru Sara: Visiting COOPARM involved a journey deep into the Amazonas...
Mayorga Coffee donates 30,000 coffee seedlings to La Hermosa’s co-op members in Guatemala, creating an opportunity to generate $2.8 million in income for small farmers. We have been collaborating with La Hermosa Co-op for over 12 years. Through our constant engagement...
We constantly meet our coffee partner farms in Latin America and engage with our producers. I'm Sara Velásquez, Mayorga Coffee's Producer Relations Manager. Join me as I spend time with our new partner San Juan Co-op! San Juan Co-op - Our partners in Bolivia...
Our Director of Coffee Eduardo Choza competed at the World Coffee Roasting Championship 2024 in Copenhagen! We jumped into the plane to Copenhagen to cheer him on and so did the Mayorga community, with all of your lovely messages. Watch our...
Eduardo Choza, Mayorga's Director of Coffee is competing at the World Coffee Roasting Championship in Copenhagen. In a show of support, our producers have sent Eduardo heartwarming videos wishing him good luck. Check out the video below to see their...
Last weekend at the Specialty Coffee Association Expo (SCA) 2024 in Chicago, our Director of Coffee, Eduardo Choza, triumphed in the prestigious US Coffee Roasters Championship, securing the title as the nation’s top roaster.
Microlot coffee focuses on uniqueness, quality, and the pursuit of the extraordinary. Whether you're a seasoned coffee nerd or a budding enthusiast, exploring microlot coffee is a delightful adventure in taste and discovery.
The unique flavors and aromas of Latin American coffees are often the result of meticulous roasting techniques that accentuate the inherent qualities of the beans.
In the quest to brew coffee as good as your favorite coffee shop, remember that the journey lies in understanding and mastering the basics of coffee brewing. While there's a wealth of advice out there, controlling three key variables will undoubtedly transform your coffee journey forever.
In fact, it’s known that over 80% of Latin American recipes incorporate indigenous ingredients or techniques (Latin American Food and Drink Magazine). This is not an entirely surprising figure, given the unwavering influence of native culture on each region’s culinary landscape.
Look for those who instead of creating content, are documenting their process, brands that are doing the right thing don’t have to create something from nothing.
