Mestiza – Aromas del Valle

Mestiza is a women-produced coffee brand that we created in 2019 alongside 120 female coffee-producing partners. We are a TRANSPARENT, LOYAL, AND SOCIAL brand.

Our goal is to raise awareness and value the work of women in the specialty coffee industry. We want to actively participate in various areas throughout the entire coffee value chain to reduce gender gaps in the coffee sector. We are here to support, build networks, and connect with female producers around the world. That is why we are currently coordinating alliances with other women-led brands in the region.

"Our goal is to reduce the gender gap in the specialty coffee industry"

According to a 2021 United Nations study, female leadership is represented by only 20% within coffee cooperatives. We want to work to change these statistics. Our story begins in 2015 as a small association of producers called Aroma del Valle.

With effort and dedication, we have evolved into a cooperative with solid and sustainable foundations. Our work is based on democracy, loyalty, and environmental care, contributing to the socioeconomic development of our producers and fostering a participatory social identity within their families.

How does Mestiza change the statistics?

We pay an additional 8% above the average price of specialty coffee for our women-produced coffee.

We provide educational and empowerment workshops that aim to be sustainable over time.

We are currently strengthening this project and seeking financing to successfully change the statistics.