MEET OUR FARMERS

Our Meet Our Farmers series provides a glimpse into the history, legacy and dedication of the farming families whom we partner with. When you purchase San Francisco Bay Coffee, you are joining our efforts to improve the lives of our farmers and those in their communities around the world.

January  01, 2020

Finca Buenos Aires, Honduras

Come with us today on a voyage to Finca Buenos Aires in Fraternidad, Ocotepeque Honduras to visit Maricela Aguilar and her family on their farm. Maricela is a hard-working businesswomen who has worked with her family to continue to build their farm, and their family. San Francisco Bay Coffee has had the pleasure of working with the Aguilar family since 2012.

Maricela is a member of Cooperativa Cafetalera La Labor Ocotepeque Limitada (COCAFELOL) – one of the most successful and innovative coffee farmer groups in Honduras.  

Her family farm, Finca Buenos Aires, was established in 1997 and is 18 manzanas (31.1 acres) in size. Maricela has helped out on the family farm since age 11 and has recently taken the lead in the production and commercialization of sustainable, certified coffees.

In addition, she is also Operations Manager of Beneficio San Marcos (BSM) located in Sensenti, Ocotepeque, where she is in charge of helping other farmers sell their quality coffee.

Finca Buenos Aires

Maricela was born in the mountain village of Rio Chiquito, but went to live with her grandmother at age 6 to attend primary school in the largest nearby town – La Labor. She never returned home, continuing her education in Ocotepeque, Ocotepeque and later Santa Rosa de Copan, Honduras, where she graduated University with a degree in Business Administration.

Honduras is a country where women customarily stay at home and take care of their husbands and children. Maricela is adjusting norms as she has been able to both work and raise a family; she is mother to 5 -year-old Sofia and has a son on the way.

Maricela has been a proud supplier to San Francisco Bay Coffee since 2012.

Maricela at the Rust Trust Nursery

Next time you buy a bag of our Fog Chaser Coffee, know that you're helping farmers like Maricela.

Coffees Made with Buena Vista Farm Beans

Fog Chaser One Cup Coffee Po - San Francisco Bay Coffee
Fog Chaser Coffee Pod - Medium-Dark Roast - Flavorful, Balanced and Smooth - Arabica Coffee from Central and South America
Fog Chaser OneCUP™ Coffee Pods
Fog Chaser OneCUP™ Coffee Pods
Diagram of our commercially compostable one cups with paper lidding plant-based ring with top quality freshly ground coffee in a fiber filter.
Different Types of San Francisco Bay Fog Chaser Coffee Products
At San Francisco Bay Coffee we are committed to ethical and sustainable coffee with peak standards of quality and taste. Image of a couple touching coffee plants.
Fog Chaser One Cup Coffee Po - San Francisco Bay Coffee
Fog Chaser Coffee Pod - Medium-Dark Roast - Flavorful, Balanced and Smooth - Arabica Coffee from Central and South America
Fog Chaser OneCUP™ Coffee Pods
Fog Chaser OneCUP™ Coffee Pods
Diagram of our commercially compostable one cups with paper lidding plant-based ring with top quality freshly ground coffee in a fiber filter.
Different Types of San Francisco Bay Fog Chaser Coffee Products
At San Francisco Bay Coffee we are committed to ethical and sustainable coffee with peak standards of quality and taste. Image of a couple touching coffee plants.

Fog Chaser OneCUP™ Coffee Pods

Our iconic Fog Chaser is a blend of dark and medium roasted beans which results in a enjoyable medium dark roast coffee. It's a great combination of flavor, balance and smoothness that will chase away even the thickest morning fog.

Roast Level: Medium Dark

Tasting Notes: Flavorful, Balanced and Smooth