Finca Los Lagos is a single-estate coffee from Henry Roja’s farm located in Pitalito, Huila, Colombia. The farm is small, with just over 4000 coffee trees. This coffee is a Caturra variety processed using the traditional washed method. It is sourced with the assistance of the Almacafé division of the Colombian Coffee Growers Federation to ensure traceability and quality. The coffee is suitable for various brewing methods, including filter, cafetière, and espresso.
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.
