Cafe Orgullo Celeste was born from the need of providing a more sustainable future for my family in Guatemala. In 2015, after visiting them in the town of Fraijanes, I first saw what a coffee plant was and how difficult it was to grow, pick, and process. I realized how little money was earned by the families in the region for their backbreaking work – not nearly enough to sustain their livelihoods at global market prices. I returned to the U.S. with the mission to improve the quality of life for my family and their workers. Through the collaboration and trust of the producers in Fraijanes, Cafe Orgullo Celeste has finally introduced their high-elevation coffee beans to the world – with sustainable pricing, in spite of the low global market prices.

The property itself now known as Finca San Martín has been owned by the Valenzuela Family for 5 generations. This majestic land spans 162 acres and perches at the top of “El Chocolate”, a mountain surrounded by lush, tropical vegetation and hundred year old trees. In addition to the beautiful landscape you can also find non-gmo corn, a variety of citrus trees and a watercress plantation at the base of the property.