Coffee is more than just a morning ritual, it's an adventure from seed to cup that reflects the values and practices of the people who cultivate it. At Vienna, we're committed to offering not only exceptional coffee but also to ensuring that our practices promote sustainability and responsibility. One of our partnerships is with Finca San Jeronimo Miramar, a coffee farm in Guatemala that has set the standard for sustainability.
About Finca San Jeronimo
Located on the slopes of Atitlan Volcano in Guatemala, Finca San Jeronimo Miramar is more than a coffee farm, it’s a century-old legacy of the Bressani family. This farm is a vibrant ecosystem, home to not only high-quality coffee but also jersey dairy cows, honey bees, and tropical fruits, all thriving under the canopy of a protected natural reserve. The farm's diverse altitude, ranging from 700 to 2,600 meters above sea level, creates the perfect setting for producing some of the finest coffee Guatemala has to offer.
Workers flip the coffee often when it’s drying to help the coffee dry faster and prevent spoilage.
sustainability at heart
What truly sets Finca San Jeronimo Miramar apart is its commitment to sustainability. The farm harnesses hydroelectric power from its own natural springs, powering the estate in its entirety. This use of renewable energy dramatically reduces the farm’s environmental footprint, and demonstrates a self-sustaining model of production.
In their effort to improve soil health, the farm avoids synthetic pesticides. Instead, they employ natural methods like beneficial fungi and bacteria to manage pests, practices that protect the farm's rich biodiversity and promote a healthier ecosystem. This approach not only maintains the natural health of the soil but also ensures that every coffee bean is grown in a way that respects and enriches the environment.
Finca San Jeronimo Miramar operates organically without the formal certification. The farm adheres to organic farming methods, avoiding chemicals, but chooses not to engage with the costly certification process. They believe that organic certification can sometimes limit the innovative practices that farmers naturally employ. For them, it's not about the label, but the integrity and sustainability of their farming practices.
vienna’s role
Our relationship with Finca San Jeronimo ensures that we not only support sustainable practices but also bring you coffee that makes a difference. Our CEO, Les Stoneham, has worked closely with the farm to source the highest quality beans, reflecting our commitment to both excellence and environmental stewardship.
Edgar Cosigua, Vitto Bressani, Jessica Hannah, Les Stoneham (from left to right).
A Sustainable future
Our partnership with Finca San Jeronimo Miramar is more than just about coffee. It’s about supporting a way of farming that respects the earth and its people. By choosing this coffee, you're part of a larger movement towards sustainability and responsibility in coffee production, a true reflection of what it means to care for our planet and each other.
To join us on this meaningful journey, you can try Finca San Jeronimo Miramar here.
AT VIENNA COFFEE COMPANY…
Our dedication to ensuring that we are a market leader in craft coffee throughout the southeast dictates that we apply the same critical scrutiny used for our complete coffee lineup to any product we offer.
This commitment demonstrates our continued pursuit to provide craft coffee that enriches the lives of customers and producers alike by providing an experience grounded in excellence and hospitality. We custom pick our green coffee beans from regions across The Coffee Belt and always seek responsible sourcing from seed to cup.
Our roasting team ensures each bean varietal is roasted according to its characteristics to enhance its peak flavors. Vienna Coffee Company goes further by evaluating each varietal harvest through coffee cuppings to evaluate and adjust its roasting profile.
Explore our complete line of coffees online or stop by the Coffee House and let our baristas do the brewing for you. We hope that exploring what we offer (whether its organic, single-origin, a VCC custom blend or your favorite flavored coffee) continues your journey in discovering that “Great Coffee is an Adventure”.