Introducing this year's Christmas Blend by Quarter Horse Coffee! This coffee has been especially selected and sourced to be the perfect brew at this time of year! Delicious both as espresso or filter, with and without milk, have this coffee the way you like it, alongside your mince pies of course!

Serra Negra – Brazil

Paulo Bernardes has been growing coffee at Sitio Serra Negra for over 30 years. He lives there with wife Maria, but also shares his land with his 2 sons, a family always working together. Typically the men take care of farm, picking and other works in the field, while Mrs. Bernardes takes care of processing and maintenance. With a relatively low production compared to the big farms in this region, Sitio Serra Negra is focused on quality to differentiate itself in a competitive environment.

Cherries are carefully handpicked and then floated in a tank of water to separate by density. The densest, ripest cherries sink to the bottom of the tank and the floaters are removed. The remaining high quality cherries are then dried on the patio in the sun with skin and pulp intact until the optimum moisture content has been reached. 

Perfiles Lot 2 – Peru

This is one of two natural lots sourced form Perfiles co-operative in Chontali, Cajamarca. The co-operative was formed in 2019 and comprises 219 members across the districts Chontalí, Pomahuaca, Sallique, and Jaen.

This lot is naturally processed, whereby ripe cherries are sun-dried on raised beds and cement patios.

Pomahuaca, nestled within the Chontali region of Peru, exudes a unique charm that stems from its distinctive cultural tapestry and the resilient spirit of its inhabitants. 

What makes Pomahuaca stand out is its rich cultural heritage, woven into the fabric of daily life. The community showcases a remarkable fusion of indigenous traditions, as evidenced by vibrant festivals, intricate handicrafts, and captivating rituals that have been passed down through generations. The people of Pomahuaca are known for their unwavering connection to the land, engaging in agricultural practices that not only sustain their livelihoods but also embody a deep respect for nature. 

Chontalí is one of the twelve districts of the province of Jaén, which in turn is one of thirteen provinces in the Cajamarca department. Being in the upper basin of the Huayllabamba river makes it an ideal area for agricultural production. In addition, this region is characterized by having a diverse leafy forests and an extensive variety of orchids, many of which have not been studied in their entirety.

The region of Jaen is a tropical forest that has a warm climate all year round. The city of Jaen, taking the same name as the region, is considered as one of the hottest cities in the country. The hot weather is compensated by frequent and refreshing rains throughout the year but mostly concentrated in the months of December to March. 

The province of Jaen is crossed by the interior branch of the western Andean Mountain range, popularly known as the "Andes del Chamaya". The outer branch of this mountain range is located to the west of the beautiful Huancabamba River, and the eastern branch of the Andes is located to the east of the Marañon River.