PRODUCER: Merlin Medina Galeas, her sister Jeny and her mom Maria

REGION: El Mango, Santa Maria, La Paz, Honduras

VARIETY: Catuai, Lempira, Parainema

ELEVATION: 1500m

PROCESS: Washed

This lot is from Merlin Medina Galeas, her sister Jeny and her mom Maria. Their story is very much a story of hard work and struggle of parents that resulted in giving their kids a better life. Merlin’s mom grew up in Intibuca (a few hours from Marcala) and remembers working on her father’s farm during her December vacations.

When Merlin and Jeny were young, their family moved to Marcala and Maria and her husband worked hard on other’s farms and different jobs for many years until they were finally able to buy their own farm. Later, when Merlin and Jeny finished their, they gave a portion of the farm to each.

They have been able to use the farm to invest in their own futures. Both have purchased an additional farm in other areas of the La Paz department. Jeny was able to graduate university with a teaching degree and is now a primary school teacher. Merlin was able to complete the “5 star” cupper certification by the IHCAFE (Honduran Coffee Institute) and that same year, her coffee placed 34th in the Cup of Excellence.

Merlin and her husband Hubert are our primary cupping partners for HCA and are key parts of our team and dear friends. With her husband, they have opened a cupping laboratory where they offer their cupping services to other producers. Merlin is passionate about coffee, one reason being that it is a “family” crop. She involves her two children, a boy and a girl, in coffee production and cupping, when they are not attending school.


PRODUCER: Ana, Diego, Francisco and Anamaria Vizcaino. La Esperanza - Two Birds Coffee

REGION: Zunilito, Suchitepequez, Guatamala

VARIETY: Catuai and Caturra

ALTITUDE: 1600 MASL

PROCESS: Washed

Truly a family business, two birds coffee is run by Ana, Diego, Francisco and Anamaria Vizcaino.

Ana, whose family was in the coffee business ever since her great grandmother bought her first piece of land, received Finca Esperanza in 2009.

Ana always had the goal of creating her own farm using solely organic and sustainable practices.

She was tired of conventional farming which would destroy the soil and water. Following her great-grandmother’s innovative spirit she decided to move forward on this new way of farming.

When she received Finca Esperanza, she and her resourceful team did just that. It took them six years to transform this conventional farm into a certified organic farm. The farm encompasses 225 acres of land.

However, only 120 acres are cultivated with coffee plants since the farm also has a natural reserve, La Morenita.

Finca Esperanza has different processes for its coffee which include: honey, washed, and natural processes. It has its own dry mill and solar house where the coffee is dried on raised beds. The coffee varietals on the farm are Catuai and Caturra.

Finca Esperanza continues to utilize innovative solutions to maintain an organic and sustainable farm.

Also make sure to check out the famous geese palace for the roaming geese and ducks of the farm.

We believe the best cup of coffee is the one you enjoy most. Everyone has their preferences - what’s delicious to one person might be just “meh” to another.

Based on what we love, we enjoy brewing these beans as Drip & Espresso. But we always recommend trying them with different methods to find what tastes best to you.

Curious about different brewing methods? Check out our brew guide HERE!

Fresh Beans of Southern Ontario: Specialty Coffee Roasted Just for You

🎶 Now this is a story all about how your coffee game can be flipped-turned upside down... 🎶

At Streets Ahead Coffee Roasters, freshness isn’t just a priority—it’s our mantra. We take coffee seriously, ensuring our freshly roasted beans are always in peak condition when they hit your cup. That’s why we never overstock; our beans are always fresh and fabulous.

But hey, we get it—sometimes “fresh” just isn’t fresh enough. If you’re chasing the ultimate coffee experience and want beans roasted just for you, we’ve got you covered.

Here’s the deal:

1. Pick Your Roast: Tell us which of our specialty coffee beans you’ve been eyeing (Danger Wolf, anyone?).
2. Tell Us How You Like It: Whole bean? Medium grind? Espresso fine? You name it, we’ll grind it (or not).
3. Pre-Order Like a Fresh Royalty: Drop us a message with your preferences, and we’ll add your order to our next roasting batch.

As soon as those beans are roasted to perfection, we’ll package them up, prepare them exactly how you want, and ship them to your door faster than you can say “supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.”

So, if you’re searching for the freshest freshly roasted coffee beans and crave that next-level specialty coffee experience, pre-order now. Your taste buds—and your mornings—will thank you.

Proudly Roasted in Canada, with Canadian Values.

At Streets Ahead Coffee Roasters, we don’t just roast coffee—we craft freshly roasted specialty coffee with a bold Canadian spirit.

We collaborate with local Canadian artists, producers, and makers to bring you rad merch, killer designs, and top-tier equipment. From locally printed apparel to artist-designed coffee labels, we’re proud to work with fellow Canadians who share our passion for quality and creativity.

Stay Streets Ahead. Support Local.

The following Canadian businesses are supported through your purchase of Shadow Panther:

Shadow Panther Design by Independent Artist - Woodstock, ON
Stickers Printed by The Finished Edge - Woodstock, ON
Bags purchased through Pouch Makers - Mississauga, ON
Roasted by us at KWCC - Kitchener, ON