Fidencio Córdoba is the third generation to farm Finca Abisinia. Fidencio’s grandfather started the farm, and his father continued it before leaving the six hectares to Fidencio and his brother Helio. The brothers farmed their respective sections of Abisinia for twenty years until Helio’s sad death in 2021. We have bought coffee from both areas of the farm since 2014. Now Fidencio works with his sons Ancisar and Osman. As a family they grow and process coffee, and corn for the local markets.
Monmouth Coffee Company was founded in 1978 by Nick Saunders and Anita Le Roy on Monmouth Street in Covent Garden. It is widely regarded as a pioneer of third wave coffee in London. The roastery operates from five railway arches in Bermondsey, using energy efficient Loring roasters. Monmouth sources from single farms, estates, and cooperatives through long term contracts, with staff travelling regularly to origin. They have been buying directly in Huila, Colombia, since 2012. The company played a part in regenerating both Neal's Yard and Borough Market, and many of London's independent roasters trace their roots back to Monmouth's training. There are no paper cups: ceramic for staying in, reusable for taking away.
