Holiday Gift Guide: Women-Powered Coffees from Costa Rica and Mexico
A photo of Magnolia’s Blend featuring two producers from Bean Voyage’s network, roasted by Swelter Coffee | photo credit: Swelter Coffee
As the holiday season approaches, we’re thrilled to bring you a curated list of our incredible partner roasters offering women-powered coffees from our producer partners in Costa Rica and Mexico. These coffees are more than just delicious – they represent the hard work, resilience, and expertise of women coffee producers, making them the perfect gift for your loved ones. We’ve organized this guide by region to cater to our global audience and included links to make your gift-giving (and love-sharing) easier. Let’s dive in!
North America
Canada
De Mello Coffee Roasters
De Mello, the Toronto-based coffee roaster, has long been a supporter of our Costa Rican producer partners, seamlessly blending a dedication to social impact with an eye for captivating visual storytelling. This season, they’re featuring Aracelly’s fruit-forward coffee, a vibrant addition to their lineup. While it may not make an appearance in this holiday’s offerings, keep an eye out for Franciny’s exclusive Cinnamon-bomb lot—it’s an experience worth waiting for when it returns to the roster.
United States
Driftaway Coffee
Driftaway Coffee, the Brooklyn-based roaster renowned for its commitment to ethical sourcing and traceability throughout the value chain, has launched a new blend this season that promises a deeper impact. This blend brings together three distinct coffees from unique producing countries, with Amalieth Coffee playing a starring role. The result? A bold, nuanced cup with tasting notes of dark chocolate, toasted bread, and baking spices—a perfect balance of richness and warmth.
Swelter Coffee
Meet Magnolia Blend, crafted by Swelter Coffee’s owner and roaster, Stephanie, who was inspired by meeting Seilyn and Mayra at the 2022 Women-Powered Coffee Summit. This blend combines the best of their coffees, featuring tasting notes of dark chocolate, rose, and fruit punch. This blend is a meaningful and delightful gift named after Stephanie's daughter, Magnolia.
Mnemonic Coffee
Mnemonic is dedicated to crafting unforgettable coffee experiences with a carefully curated selection of thoughtfully sourced beans. Since their visit to Alto el Vapor farm in Costa Rica in 2022, Sarah and Gia have been sourcing from the family behind this exceptional coffee. Currently, this delicious offering is available locally at their brew bar and retail shelf in San Diego.
Notable mentions:
While the following roasters may not currently have our coffees on their menu, their dedication to sourcing ethically makes them worth a visit for exceptional coffees from around the world:
Euphoria Coffee: Known for its strong commitment to sustainable and ethical sourcing, offering a rotating selection of standout single-origin coffees.
Europe
Organized in alphabetical order by country
Austria
Beandependent
A Vienna-based roaster with big love for coffee, and even bigger commitment to sustainability in the value chain, Beandependent currently has two women-powered coffees from Costa Rica and Mexico available locally in Vienna for their regulars and new visitors! This roastery is a champion of community-focused coffee initiatives!
Belgium
The God Shot
Known for their expertly curated coffee selections and dedication to positively impacting the coffee industry, the duo at The God Shot stands out with their unique approach to roasting and sourcing. They uphold their commitment by sourcing consistently and ethically while roasting their coffees using green energy—making them one of the few in Belgium to do so! Currently, they offer Araceli’s Mexico washed lot, featuring delightful notes of nougat, cherry jam, apricot tea, and a chocolatey finish.
Czech Republic
Alf & Bet
We love this Prague-based roaster and coffee company for their commitment to creating lasting change! Since visiting Mayra Solís’ family farm in 2021, they’ve been a steady supporter, consistently purchasing from the family. Right now, they’re offering four exceptional lots from Mayra, each one a top-tier selection that’s sure to become your favorite of the season.
Shop here for Mayra Solis Honey
Shop here for Mayra Solis Natural
Coffee Square
One of the crowd’s favorite, Josleyn’s La Chelita Geisha is a limited release perfect for gifting currently available at Coffee Square. Coffee Square is known for curating rare and exquisite coffee lots, and this one from Joselyn’s is not to be missed!
SoulMate Coffee
SoulMate Coffee stands out for its careful attention to flavor and sustainability. Gift your loved ones Mexican coffee with notes of tangerine, creamy chocolate, and caramel roasted artfully by SoulMate.
France
Torrefaction Papillons
Torrefaction Papillons is dedicated to sourcing primarily from women-led farms, and their current menu highlights Rita's Pacamara semi-washed coffee from Costa Rica. Roasted with care by the team, this coffee offers delightful tasting notes of nougat, honey, and red fruits. It’s always a joy to admire the beautiful illustrations of the producers who harvested this coffee, honoring and celebrating their work.
Jozi Café
Explore their Mexican coffees for vibrant flavors at Jozi Café! They currently have two Mexican coffees from Veracruz available from our producer partners, highlighting the region’s gifts!
Germany
Coffee Circle
This holiday season marks Coffee Circle’s debut collaboration with Seilyn and Rosa Aura from Costa Rica to create a special Christmas blend. Their festive blend brings together nutty, creamy flavors with subtle hints of nutmeg and mandarin, offering a cozy warmth perfect for the season. What makes this partnership truly special is Coffee Circle’s deep commitment to positive change, extending beyond just purchasing coffee, but also investing in the farming communities we work with.
Warawul Coffee
This special offering features two single-origin coffees from Costa Rica: Arleen & Maria’s black honey espresso roast with notes of brown sugar and apple, and Arley’s filter roast with hints of plum, marzipan, and dark chocolate. Notably, this marks Arley’s first export with us, and we’re sure it won’t be the last! We also admire Warawul Coffee for its dedication to social justice and equity in the coffee industry. An added bonus is that the coffee bags are designed in collaboration with the producers, highlighting their direct input and creativity.
Shop Arleen and Maria’s Coffee here
Rozali Coffee
If you want to try coffee from our Mexican producer partners this holiday in Berlin, Rozali is your place! They feature coffee from Marisol Serrano in Veracruz with notes of oolong, red apple, chocolate, and almond. Rozali is renowned for highlighting producers and fostering connections between farmers and coffee lovers.
Notable mentions:
Neues Schwarz While they’re currently out of Leticia’s coffee from Costa Rica, check out their offerings for other great options. Neues Schwarz has been purchasing from Leticia consistently over the past few years, demonstrating their values to create true impact. Neues Schwarz is loved for their innovative approach to coffee, ensuring a unique experience with every cup, and we love them!
Ireland
Soma Coffee Company
Soma is celebrated for its commitment to quality and for bringing unique flavor profiles to the forefront. With notes of apricot, raspberry, jasmine, mango, and cider, this natural coffee from Delfina in Santa Maria de Dota, Costa Rica is a standout holiday treat.
Norway
Ild og Bønner
Maria del Rosario’s natural coffee is a true celebration of flavor, bursting with vibrant tropical and berry notes that make it perfect for bringing festive cheer to your holiday season. This coffee embodies the spirit of exceptional craftsmanship, reflecting the dedication and expertise of its producer paired with that of roaster!
Slovakia
The Fleck Coffee
We love this limited lot of coffee from Isabel in Veracruz, Mexico for its complex flavor notes! Isabel’s black honey coffee features notes of berries, lemon, and green tea. The Fleck Coffee is praised for its focus on artisanal roasting and supporting small farmers.
Spain
Kima Coffee
Known for their deep commitment to quality and sustainability, Kima brings fresh, seasonal coffees that showcase exceptional flavor profiles. They focus on enhancing the coffee experience, from the bean to the cup, with a team dedicated to constant learning and innovation. This season, they are featuring Rosa Elisa’s delicate coffee from Veracruz, Mexico, with the notes of orange, cherry, licorice, and tropical fruits!
Puchero Coffee
Puchero is a standout Spanish roastery dedicated to specialty coffee and ethical sourcing. Known for their direct relationships with producers, they ensure every cup tells a story of sustainability and quality. Currently, they feature Marisol’s espresso roast, a delightful blend with notes of orange, black chocolate, and plum, perfect for a rich, balanced brew. Beyond coffee, Puchero’s passion extends to craft chocolate, showcasing their commitment to excellence in every bean they roast.
Zeris Coffee
Zeri’s Coffee Roaster is dedicated to bringing extraordinary coffee experiences to our community. Combining years of expertise with an unwavering passion for specialty coffee, they serve every cup with deep commitment to craftsmanship, the environment, and the love they have for this exceptional beverage. Currently, they have Rosa Elisa’s lot from Veracruz, Mexico with notes of cherry coke, orange and cacao!
Romania
Cafeteca
Cafeteca highlights small producers and their exceptional coffees. Their current offer list includes a beautiful coffee by Lilia Licona’s coffee from Veracruz, Mexico with notes of pineapple, dark chocolate, and caramel notes.
United Kingdom
Girls Who Grind Coffee
A long-time partner of ours, we love all that GWGC stands for. Monse’s coffee from Costa Rica has been a staple at Girls Who Grind Coffee since we began working with her in 2021. It’s a delicate and delicious option for coffee lovers. This holiday season, they also have our Mexican producer partner, Marisol’s coffee featured as a single-origin as well as in their Christmas Crush Blend! We admire Girls Who Grind for their dedication to championing women producers and showcasing their exceptional work.
Norfolk Coffee
This Norwich-based roaster, Norfolk coffee is loved for their artisanal small-batch roasting and deep connection to the origins of their beans. Currently for this holiday, they have Rita Herrera’s coffee from Costa Rica with notes of biscuits, red fruits and orange available!
Asia & Middle East
Taiwan
Coffee Sweet
Our long-term partner in Taipei that has been serving Ericka Mora’s delicious honey processed coffees from Tarrazu, Costa Rica for 3+ years now! While they do not operate a web-shop for people to purchase this delicate and tea-like coffee, they are absolute favorite of the local! If you’re in Taipei, be sure to visit them!
United Arab Emirates
Cypher Coffee
Dubai-based roaster, Cypher is loved for their visual storytelling as well as their focus on delivering quality and sustainably sourced coffees! Not yet available, but they are waiting to launch some delicious Costa Rican lots for their clients in January 2025, so be sure to check back on them! Renowned for introducing unique coffees to the region.
We hope this guide helps you find the perfect gift while supporting women-powered coffee initiatives. Enjoy your holiday season with a cup of coffee that makes a difference!
A big shout-out to our friends and partner, Falcon Specialty for their logistical support and for facilitating the data collection for this blog!
Note: Many of the roasters listed here offer international shipping. If any of them intrigue you, be sure to check their website for shipping options!
