This coffee is from Finca El Troje farm in Funes, Nariño, Colombia, produced by Juan Diego and María Elena. The varieties grown are Caturra and Castillo. Caturra is a natural mutation of the Bourbon variety known for its compact size and fine cup profile. Castillo is a varietal developed by Cenicafé (the research centre of the Federation of Colombian Coffee Growers), released in 2005 after more than twenty years of development, with maintained resistance to coffee leaf rust. The coffee is processed using the traditional washed process.
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.
