This coffee is from Huila, a renowned coffee region in Colombia with its own designation of origin. The lot, named "Primavera Friends" (Los Amigos de Primavera), is a collaboration of 60-70 small producers from the towns of Tesalia and Teruel in Huila. Each family farms an average of 2.5 hectares. Huila is known for its volcanic soils from the Nevado de Huila volcano, which create ideal growing conditions. The coffee is celebrated for its bright acidity, balanced body, and rich sweetness.
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.
