Organic First Light Coffee, 5lb whole bean

This phenomenal coffee follows the stories of two women named Flor, who have navigated leadership roles in Norandino co-op while also farming and tending to their families. Santos Florentina (“Flor”) Lizana Laban, a founding member of the co-op, is a community leader who has represented the organization at international forums, advocating for the benefits of fair trade and co-op membership. Flor Violeta Yajahuanca Solís is a mother of two who grows about 2.5 acres of Catimore, Gran Colombia, and Geisha coffees with her husband. “Today I am a director of the area,” she says. “When they proposed the position to me, I didn't know how to say no. Here we are, in the struggle, coexisting with respect between men and women. The rules are [now] more flexible and allow us to participate more at our own pace. Although, of course, for a woman it is never easy to detach from home, especially when there are small children, but if you set your mind to it and have understanding with your partner, it can be achieved.”