Meet the Farmers Behind Summer Punch: Our Nicaragua & Uganda Coffee Blend

Behind every cup of Summer Punch's juicy peach, grapefruit and blood orange notes are two remarkable coffee-growing communities, thousands of miles apart, united by the same obsession with quality.

We're proud to source deliciously unique coffees from innovative producers across the globe, and the farmers behind Summer Punch - our new limited edition coffee blend - take extreme care when it comes to developing high-quality coffees. Here's who they are.

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Meet the Nicaragua Farmers: Sajonia, Jinotega

This unique lot is a collaboration between two passionate producers from the highlands of Jinotega: Servando Evaristo Duarte of Finca La Lapa in Yalí, and Lorenzo Efraín Siles Palacios of Finca Los Angeles in San Rafael del Norte. Though their farms are distinct in history and character, they're united by a shared commitment to quality, sustainability, and family legacy.

Finca La Lapa was founded by Servando when he was just 13 years old. Over the years, he's transformed it into a thriving 26-hectare farm at 1,300 metres above sea level. Meanwhile, Finca Los Angeles, located at 1,270 metres, has been in Lorenzo's family for three generations. Originally a mixed-use farm, it's now fully dedicated to coffee, managed by Lorenzo and his two sons.

Fermentation is carefully managed on both farms. At La Lapa, cherries are sorted by variety, pulped and fully washed over 18 to 24 hours depending on weather conditions, then aired in crates before drying. At Los Angeles, fermentation lasts 18 to 21 hours, with manual testing to determine the perfect washing point. The beans are then sun-dried over 10 to 15 days, with constant monitoring to ensure optimal moisture levels.

Environmental stewardship is central to both operations. La Lapa reuses coffee pulp as organic matter and has established live barriers connecting to the nearby El Volcán hill. Los Angeles is cultivated under an agroforestry system, intercropped with citrus, walnut, and musaceous plants, and managed with 25–30% shade cover.

La Lapa has participated in Cup of Excellence competitions, and Los Angeles benefits from a denomination of origin designation for its region. Their success is rooted in thoughtful fermentation, varietal separation, and a deep respect for the land. Together, the La Lapa & Los Angeles lot offers a vibrant, expressive cup that reflects the dedication, heritage, and innovation of two families working in harmony with nature.

Meet the Uganda Farmers: Sipi, Mount Elgon

This special anaerobic natural lot is sourced from a small community of farmers in Sipi, Mount Elgon, Eastern Uganda. These farmers supply our long-time partners in the region, Zukuka Bora Coffee Company. The purchase price of this coffee includes a dedicated premium used to fund social projects in the community.

The Zukuka Bora Coffee project was set up to support the people of Mt Elgon in many different ways. While coffee farmers are at the heart of the project, profits also support their partner NGO, JENGA Community Development. JENGA has been working in the Mt Elgon area for almost 20 years, and has laid much of the groundwork for Zukuka Bora to build relationships with farmers and their communities. JENGA operates a range of projects, including education sponsorship, clean water schemes, savings groups, health promotion and training, and wider farming support.

The Tangwen farmer group is consistently producing some of the best qualities on the mountain — coffees from this community are commonly our top cupping Ugandan coffees of the season.

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About the Summer Punch Blend

Blended, these two juicy coffees — one fully washed, one anaerobic natural — make a delightfully refreshing brew. Dive into notes of summer fruits, peach, grapefruit, and blood orange, for a coffee that keeps you cool and caffeinated all summer long.

Forget the Pimm's — it's Summer Punch season. Skip the punch bowl. Grab a coffee instead.

Not sure how to brew it? Try it as a pour over or V60 to let those bright fruit notes shine, or keep it simple with a cafetiere.

FAQ

What does Summer Punch coffee taste like? Summer Punch has notes of summer fruits, peach, grapefruit, and blood orange — a bright, juicy, refreshing cup.

Where do Summer Punch's coffee beans come from? It's a blend of two single-origin lots: a fully washed coffee from Sajonia, Jinotega in Nicaragua, and an anaerobic natural coffee from Sipi, Mount Elgon in Uganda.

Is Summer Punch a limited edition coffee? Yes — Summer Punch is a seasonal blend released for the warmer months. Once it's gone, it's gone!

Does buying Summer Punch support the farming communities? Yes. The Uganda lot includes a dedicated premium that funds clean water schemes, education sponsorship, and farming support in the Mount Elgon community through our partners Zukuka Bora and JENGA Community Development. 

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