Since 2020, we've purchased the vast majority of coffee Macario produces — not as a one-time order, but as an ongoing commitment. That kind of consistency means something at the farm level. It gives Macario the stability to expand his operation and grow more and better coffee, not just for us, but for local cafes throughout Oaxaca.

In 2024, we deepened our investment in the region by partnering with Caravela and the growing group in the Mixteca, a highland area in northern Oaxaca known for its complex microclimates and long tradition of coffee cultivation. Together, we brought raised drying beds to the community — infrastructure that fundamentally changes how producers like Macario can work.

Drying is one of the most consequential steps in coffee processing. Done well, it preserves everything the plant worked to develop. Done inconsistently, it can undo it. Within the first year of using them, the group saw real improvements in consistency and efficiency. Now, heading into year three, the quality speaks for itself — and so does the rhythm of the work.