Hermosa is a coffee from the Coope Dota cooperative in the Tarrazú region of Costa Rica, grown at altitudes between 1,500 and 2,600 meters. This blend of honey and washed lots features the Caturra and Catuai varieties. It offers a syrupy body with flavor notes of pear, frangipane, and apricot jam, finishing with a clean, low-bitterness profile. The cooperative is recognized for its carbon-neutral processing and sustainable farming practices.
Old Spike Roastery was founded in 2014 by Richard Robinson and Cemel Ezel in Peckham, South London, as what they describe as the first specialty coffee roaster to operate as a social enterprise. Sixty five percent of profits fund their mission to reduce homelessness through training, employment, and ongoing support. The roastery runs a barista training academy at its Loughborough Junction site, and their first employee, Lucy, was hired from a Big Issue position. They roast on a traditional machine named Torberg, working with direct trade, specialty grade Arabica. The operation is carbon neutral, with recyclable or compostable packaging and a partnership with Eden Reforestation Projects that plants a tree for every bag sold.
