Coffee with a Mission School Project in Olopa
Chiquimula, Guatemala C.A
The soils and climatic zones of Guatemala make this country perfect for the cultivation of the world’s best premium gourmet coffee. Guatemalan coffee is known for its smooth, aromatic flavor and absence of bitterness. Unfortunately, most of the people who harvest this wonderful bean make only about $2.50 per day on an annualized basis because this work is only available to them for about three months out of the year (during the coffee harvest).
Our plan is to enhance their living conditions, not by direct contribution of cash or goods, but by using excess cash from coffee sales to create enterprise enclaves within their communities, from which they can receive a fair wage every month of the year.
Additionally, we will support the construction and operation of community projects such as clean water, modern sanitation and schools. Please refer to the pictures above, of a school attended by the children of coffee farm workers near the village of Olopa, Guatemala, Is it possible for you to believe that effective learning can take place in such an atmosphere? read more »
Tommy and Marilyn Todd join forces with Coffee with a Mission to rebuild the New Life Children’s Home in Villa Nueva, Guatemala. To add your support to this important mission as well as add an eternal blessing to the poor people of the coffee farms of Guatemala. read more »
Temperate Acatenango Coffee with a Mission Project
Is a recently discovered jewel in the world ofGuatemalan coffee, framers have grow this coffee under dense shade as high as 6,500 feet, creating a forest that is an ecological gift. Constant eruptions from the nearly Fuego volcano keep the coarse, sandy soils full of minerals. Temperature gust from the Pacific Ocean and marked seasons allow coffee to be sun dried and processing fallows age–old family traditions, this coffee region is synonymous with family - undulating green mountains. read more »
Antigua Colonial Coffee with a Mission Project
Every once in a while, Fuego- one of Guatemala’s three active volcanoes – adds a fresh dusting of minerals –rich ash to Antigua’s soil. Volcanic pumice in the soil retains moisture, wich helps offset Antigua’s low rain fall. In Antigua shade is especially dense to protect the coffee trees from the regions occasional frost, Keeps its growing legacy amidst volcanoes, baroque churches and ruins to produce an elegant cup. read more »
Mayan Atitlán Coffee with a Mission Project
Of Guatemala’s five volcanic regions, Atitlan’s soil is the richest in organic matter. Ninety percent of Mayan Atitlan is cultivated along the slopes of the dramatic volcanoes that dominate the shores of Lake Atitlàn. The daily winds (Xocomil) and the cold lake water are important influence on the microclimate. The culture’s highly develop artisan tradition is reflected in the small producer’s skilled cultivation and processing. read more »
The Founders
Three years ago Henry Paiz and John Houser met in Guatemala. As they both are skilled in quality grown Guatemalan coffee, they decided to unofficially start selling coffee as craft souvenir to Christian Missions lead by John to Guatemala, with the purpose of raising funds for the support of Christian mission outreaches in Central America.
This activity captured the imagination of both Henry and John and they decided to establish a company which would represent promote and market Guatemalan coffee in the United Sates.
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