Otto Herrera
There are only a a small group of beekeepers tucked away in the rugged northwest mountains of Guatemala, Among them is Otto Herrera, a third-generation coffee producer whose family has been crafting exceptional specialty coffee for over 50 years. Now, through Coffee Blossom Honey, Otto extends his family’s legacy beyond coffee, capturing the unique flavors of the region’s coffee blossoms. This honey offers an intricate, crystallized sweetness, with vibrant floral and citrus notes. From the Herrera family's Finca Vista Hermosa, or "farm with a beautiful view," one can look out over the valley where La Esperanza—meaning "hope"—is born, a testament to both tradition and innovation.
Francisco Cardona
Francisco “Chico” Cardona’s journey began in the coffee fields, where he was born into the rhythm of picking cherries. By fifteen, he was already working full-time on neighboring farms, driven by a dream that seemed distant: owning his own land. Growing up in poverty, Chico saved for a decade before buying a humble ten-square-meter plot to start cultivating coffee. But it was a chance conversation with other farmers that sparked a new path. Hearing about the extra income they earned from selling honey, Chico ventured into beekeeping with just twenty-five frames. Those early years were a struggle—he almost lost all of his colonies. Yet, through trial and error, he learned to work with the bees and found a deep passion for it. Today, Chico owns and tends to three apiaries and 150 hives, and it's no surprise that his farm bears the name "La Colmenita," meaning “The Little Beehive.” His story is one of resilience, vision, and a love for the land that’s as sweet as the honey it produces.