producers and origins
Learn about the origins and producers that were source from.
In 2016, six small farmer groups united to form the Federación de Sociedades Cooperativas Cafetaleras de la Sierra Madre FC de RL (FEDESI) to enhance their market access, financing, and government support. The producers hail from Escuintla, Huixtla, Motozintla, and Siltepec in Chiapas, a region renowned for its high-quality coffee. Motozintla and Siltepec, situated at 1,200 and 1,500 meters above sea level respectively, are particularly celebrated for their coffee.
Each of the 3,279 producers farms at least three acres and manages their own wet mill and drying patio. FEDESI has also implemented a farm renovation program, established a nursery for young plants, and provided training on leaf rust treatments.The cooperative’s formation has strengthened its members, enabling them to achieve their goals and secure higher market prices. Year after year, FEDESI’s coffee continues to reflect the cooperative’s commitment to quality and sustainability.
In 2016, six small farmer groups united to form the Federación de Sociedades Cooperativas Cafetaleras de la Sierra Madre FC de RL (FEDESI) to enhance their market access, financing, and government support. The producers hail from Escuintla, Huixtla, Motozintla, and Siltepec in Chiapas, a region renowned for its high-quality coffee. Motozintla and Siltepec, situated at 1,200 and 1,500 meters above sea level respectively, are particularly celebrated for their coffee.
Each of the 3,279 producers farms at least three acres and manages their own wet mill and drying patio. FEDESI has also implemented a farm renovation program, established a nursery for young plants, and provided training on leaf rust treatments.The cooperative’s formation has strengthened its members, enabling them to achieve their goals and secure higher market prices. Year after year, FEDESI’s coffee continues to reflect the cooperative’s commitment to quality and sustainability.
Kayon Mountain isn’t just a farm, it’s the story of a community reclaiming its land and reimagining what Ethiopian coffee can be. Founded in 2012 by Ismael Hassen, a native of Kercha in the Guji Zone, the estate was born out of a commitment to organic farming, forest conservation, and local empowerment. Set deep in the highlands of the Odo Shakiso district, this 500-hectare farm sits between 1,800 and 2,100 meters above sea level and is surrounded by protected native forest - part of its founding mission.
In a country where coffee is typically grown by smallholders and traded through auctions, Kayon stands out. It’s one of the rare farms in Ethiopia that grows, processes, and exports its own coffee—allowing for full traceability and exceptional quality control. The team also sources cherry from 12 neighboring organic and Rainforest Alliance–certified farms, offering support, infrastructure, and a shared vision for sustainable growth.
Everything here is done with intention: indigenous cultivars bred for resilience, hand-picked harvests, careful sun-drying on raised beds, and final hand-sorting before export. More than a farm, Kayon Mountain is helping define the next generation of Ethiopian coffee—rooted in Guji’s land, culture, and future.
Kayon Mountain isn’t just a farm, it’s the story of a community reclaiming its land and reimagining what Ethiopian coffee can be. Founded in 2012 by Ismael Hassen, a native of Kercha in the Guji Zone, the estate was born out of a commitment to organic farming, forest conservation, and local empowerment. Set deep in the highlands of the Odo Shakiso district, this 500-hectare farm sits between 1,800 and 2,100 meters above sea level and is surrounded by protected native forest - part of its founding mission.
In a country where coffee is typically grown by smallholders and traded through auctions, Kayon stands out. It’s one of the rare farms in Ethiopia that grows, processes, and exports its own coffee—allowing for full traceability and exceptional quality control. The team also sources cherry from 12 neighboring organic and Rainforest Alliance–certified farms, offering support, infrastructure, and a shared vision for sustainable growth.
Everything here is done with intention: indigenous cultivars bred for resilience, hand-picked harvests, careful sun-drying on raised beds, and final hand-sorting before export. More than a farm, Kayon Mountain is helping define the next generation of Ethiopian coffee—rooted in Guji’s land, culture, and future.
This coffee comes from the Cerrado Mineiro region of Brazil, a high-altitude savannah best known for its vibrant agriculture and now, its rising specialty coffee scene. Grown by Yuki Minami and her team at Aequitas Coffee, this lot represents a new chapter in Brazilian coffee: one rooted in transparency, equity, and quality.
Yuki, a third-generation Brazilian of Japanese descent, returned to her family’s farm in the mid-2010s with a mission to elevate the quality of the region’s coffee and bring it to the world. Alongside her neighbors, she formed Aequitas, a collective dedicated to fair trade and producer empowerment.
Their farm, Fazenda Santo Antonio, is now a hub of innovation: raised drying beds, controlled fermentation in 4,000-liter trunks, and post-harvest experimentation led by agronomists and PhDs. The result? A clean, sweet, and complex coffee that honors its roots and elevates every cup.
This coffee comes from the Cerrado Mineiro region of Brazil, a high-altitude savannah best known for its vibrant agriculture and now, its rising specialty coffee scene. Grown by Yuki Minami and her team at Aequitas Coffee, this lot represents a new chapter in Brazilian coffee: one rooted in transparency, equity, and quality.
Yuki, a third-generation Brazilian of Japanese descent, returned to her family’s farm in the mid-2010s with a mission to elevate the quality of the region’s coffee and bring it to the world. Alongside her neighbors, she formed Aequitas, a collective dedicated to fair trade and producer empowerment.
Their farm, Fazenda Santo Antonio, is now a hub of innovation: raised drying beds, controlled fermentation in 4,000-liter trunks, and post-harvest experimentation led by agronomists and PhDs. The result? A clean, sweet, and complex coffee that honors its roots and elevates every cup.
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Our mission is to honor the legacy of our Mexican ancestors by crafting exceptional coffee that inspires happiness, connection, and cultural pride. Sourced from the finest, sustainable growers, Sonreír Coffee embodies the richness of tradition while embracing innovation and quality. We believe in the power of coffee to bring people together, to awaken memories of home, and to create moments that matter, whether enjoyed in your kitchen, on the go, or with loved ones.
MISSION
Our mission is to honor the legacy of our Mexican ancestors by crafting exceptional coffee that inspires happiness, connection, and cultural pride. Sourced from the finest, sustainable growers, Sonreír Coffee embodies the richness of tradition while embracing innovation and quality. We believe in the power of coffee to bring people together, to awaken memories of home, and to create moments that matter, whether enjoyed in your kitchen, on the go, or with loved ones.
Sonreír offers premium, craft-roasted coffee. We pride ourselves on ethical sourcing, using only the finest beans that are roasted to perfection to provide a smooth, clean taste. Our commitment to sustainability is at the core of everything we do, from packaging to supporting family-run farms and coffee-growing communities.
PROCESS
Sonreír offers premium, craft-roasted coffee. We pride ourselves on ethical sourcing, using only the finest beans that are roasted to perfection to provide a smooth, clean taste. Our commitment to sustainability is at the core of everything we do, from packaging to supporting family-run farms and coffee-growing communities.
At Sonreír, we're more than jut a coffee brand. We blend craftsmanship with sustainability and a passion for connection. We're committed to ethically sourced beans, fair trade practices, environmentally-friendly packaging, and a light-roast process that highlight that natural flavors of our coffee. With every cup, we strive to bring warmth, joy, and a sense of belonging.
IMPACT
At Sonreír, we're more than jut a coffee brand. We blend craftsmanship with sustainability and a passion for connection. We're committed to ethically sourced beans, fair trade practices, environmentally-friendly packaging, and a light-roast process that highlight that natural flavors of our coffee. With every cup, we strive to bring warmth, joy, and a sense of belonging.
