The Hermit Specialty Coffee

Yesterday, we had the opportunity to bring a couple of kilos of love (coffee) to Holding Institute Community Center. ☕️ This place is dedicated to supporting many migrants passing through Laredo who face countless hardships.

This visit reminded us how blessed we are with the opportunities we have and reaffirmed one of our core goals at The Hermit: supporting positive social change through coffee.

We will continue to work hard so that these types of support and interactions grow exponentially.

Stay empathetic, drink good coffee, and share your love.

We took a roasting course with Desarrolladores de Cafe in Colombia! Despite missing the last day due to a mild cold, we gained some incredible insights during the course.

The first three days were filled with an abundance of theory, delivered by Nikolai who not only understands the subject deeply but is also extremely passionate about the craft. It became clear that understanding the ins and outs of the coffees being roasted, and planning in advance the type of curve that best highlights the coffee’s potential and matches the roaster’s goal, is crucial.

Roasting coffee goes way beyond simply choosing a light, medium, or dark roast. It involves understanding the green coffee, the type of process it went through, and how delicate the coffee might have become post processing to better plan the roast curve. This level of detail reinforced that we were at the right spot!

At The Hermit, our goal in roasting coffee is to have a direct impact on all the different aspects of the supply chain of specialty coffee - especially the producers, who often have the greatest risk exposure and not necessarily the best return. This class reaffirmed the need for us (roasters) to get closer to production and understand the origins of the coffees we work with.

We are motivated to continue this path of learning, get closer to the producers, and continue to support this industry we have fall in love with.

Style up this summer with a Hermit hat! 🎩

Simple yet stylish, these locally branded hats will be the perfect match as you get ready for a busy day or if you are just planning to chill at your favorite coffee shop.

Now available on our Facebook and Instagram shops.

It's always a great experience to share something you're passionate about with people who are open to trying something new and learning with you.

It's not necessarily about choosing The Hermit Coffee over any other specialty coffee, or even choosing commercial coffee over specialty coffee.

It's simply about making a more informed decision about something we consume daily, often 3-4 times a day.

Once we learned a bit more about the shortcomings of commercial coffee and the vast array of delicious coffees out there, we were sold on embarking on this specialty coffee journey.

Stay tuned for our next event/pop-up and join us for some specialty coffee, roasted with the simple yet ambitious goal of fueling your soul!

Quick stop to our future partners before our Houston trip - dropping off a brewer and kilos of love (coffee) to keep all the staff fueled prior to opening...

Why is it important to buy local?

1. Buying local supports the backbone of the city’s economy creating a multiplier effect.
2. It encourages sustainable practices, less packaging, and smaller transportation footprint.
3. It fosters a sense of community by using your dollar to help keeping your city vibrant.

Check out two of our Laredo coffee partners currently nominated for the Readers Choice Awards 2024. Vote for them and support local!

GIVEAWAY ALERT! 🚨 One lucky winner will receive a SimplyGoodCoffee brewer (valued at $179) along with a 12 oz bag of our favorite Luna Azul coffee from The Hermit Specialty Coffee

☕️ Instructions to participate on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/C6JdB9nLWUJ/

Introducing Luna Azul, named for its robust blend of blueberry and dark chocolate flavors. 🫐🍫

Crafted by Álvaro Andrés Cardona Molina, a dedicated member of the Young Producer Program, this coffee undergoes a black honey process resulting in a sweeter cup. 🍯

After a week of fermentation in cherry in open tanks, the beans are depulped without water to preserve the mucilage, then carefully dried on raised beds. ☕️

Andres's passion and innovation shine through in every sip, making Luna Azul an unforgettable journey to the moon.

We’re Back in Business! 🤝 Two weeks full of blessings (sales) brought up a series of challenges faster than expected.

Thanks to the collaboration of several people within the supply chain, from the importers doing everything possible to get coffee here several weeks before scheduled, to the freight company willing to deliver on a holiday, and the people at the office at willing to carry around kilos of love (coffee), we were able to keep customers happy and the operations stocked up with delicious specialty coffee.

☕️ Drink that and collaborate; together, we can always come up with solutions to make it happen!

Meet Carolina Ramirez, the woman behind our current edition of “Mujeres Cafeteras” coffee. ☕️ Her journey from practicing law to becoming a passionate coffee farmer in Colombia is nothing short of inspiring. Here’s a glimpse into her story:

Carolina’s journey began in the world of law, where she found herself drawn to something beyond the courtroom — a curiosity for the art of coffee. An art form already practiced by her mother, a coffee producer herself. It was in the midst of this curiosity that Carolina’s path took a profound turn. During the pandemic, she found herself fully immersed in her new passion. What began as a hobby quickly evolved into a calling; as she delved into the intricate world of coffee farming.

In an industry historically dominated by men, she faced lots of challenges. From societal expectations to unequal pay and resistance in leadership roles, Carolina navigated through obstacles with resilience. Her journey serves as a testament to the strength and determination of women in the coffee farming community.

Along her journey, Carolina found support and guidance in the power of mentorship. Through mentorship programs, she connected with experienced farmers who passed on invaluable wisdom and insight. Their mentorship not only fueled her personal growth but also ignited a passion within her to pay it forward and support the next generation of coffee .

It’s stories like Carolinas that motivate The Hermit to continue its mission to positively impact small coffee farmers in Colombia. So drink your and let it fill you with the and necessary to combat any preconceived notions that are hindering you from reaching your fullest potential.

At The Hermit, we choose the pour-over method because it is a versatile brewing technique that allows you to be engaged from beginning to end. ☕

Perfect for:

- Those dedicated to perfecting their recipes
- Want precise control over variables
- coffee enthusiast who wish to fully explore the intricate flavors and aromas of their

Introducing Mujeres Cafeteras by Carolina Ramirez, just in time for the beginning of Women’s History Month! From the beautiful region of San Antonio in Andes, Antioquia, Colombia, acknowledging the remarkable women shaping the coffee landscape.

Imported by our partners at and roasted at in downtown Laredo, Mujeres Cafeteras is more than just a coffee. It’s a display of perseverance resulting in a balanced taste and aroma, where the notes of this washed processed coffee - caramel, oranges, and a light herbal finish - takes your soul on a special experience.

Join us in celebrating the strength, resilience, and empowerment of in , one cup at a time!

Coffee for the soul is not simply coffee that energizes your body. Coffee for the soul is like the mycelium underneath us, connecting all plants to nourish them.

Coffee for the soul is coffee that bonds us in our humanity, creating connections with those around us but, more importantly, with those far away, planting a seed that they will feed and love to support the development of a fruit that, beyond its beautiful simplicity on the outside, hides such complexity within, capable of fueling our days, energizing our minds, and allowing our spirits to connect beyond the tangible and the material.

Remember to breathe, drink your , and go pursue your wildest dreams!

Even though every day alive should be a celebration, today we’re celebrating the founder of The Hermit. Happy Birthday Jesus!🎉

The second picture is a younger Jesus walking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu…

It's been a pleasure roasting your go-to fuel for creativity and entrepreneurship. Here's to many more cups of The Hermit!

Do you spend at least 1 minute, 60 seconds, of your busy daily routine sipping your coffee in silence?

That is The Hermit; the mixture of all those thoughts and feelings happening in that single moment of silence and solitude.

Breathe, drink your Hermit coffee, and take action!

Blend: Pink Bourbon https://thehermitcafe.com/product/pink-bourbon/

We are thrilled to announce a significant step towards a more sustainable future for The Hermit Specialty Coffee! Introducing our newest sustainability advisor, Daniel Fosado, an expert with 15 years of dedicated experience in the field.

Daniel will play a key role in creating the framework and strategy, including , for The Hermit to pursue sustainable operations. This marks a crucial milestone as we embark on a journey towards a , and approach in every aspect of our .

Specialty coffee is not just a drink; it’s a journey. Defined by the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA), it represents the highest standard of quality coffee. But what sets it apart?

Life's challenges don't define us; our resilience does. Last year, obstacles kept me from breaking the 2-hour mark in the Houston half marathon. COVID tried to slow me down, but I pushed through. This year, a pre-race cold tried to slow me down again. Fueled by The Hermit Specialty Coffee, I crossed the finish line at 1:42.

Remember, setbacks are just setups for comebacks. So breathe, drink your Hermit coffee and one cup at a time use your failures to build your success.

Presenting one of our natural processed coffees and already one of our favorites! Straight from the coffee haven of Colombia's Quindio region, this beauty was the result of the creative hands of from , imported through our friends from , and roasted from the soul and for your soul at downtown Laredo.

Dive into the delightful world of a fermented Pink Bourbon, where every sip unveils a symphony of chocolate, red berries and a hint of apple. Roasted to a light medium roast to unveil the complexity of all the flavors of these beans, this coffee will open your horizons to places you did not think coffee could take you. Embrace the journey and be ready to enjoy a truly unique and flavorful experience.

At The Hermit Cafe USA we like our coffee black and our liquor straight, but once in a while we also enjoy a great carajillo. We decided to serve carajillos to celebrate Networking Laredo 1 year anniversary.

Thanks to Networking Laredo for hosting the event and cheers to all the LTX entrepreneurs working hard to pursue their dreams!

After working for over 13 years as an engineer in the energy industry, I felt that something was missing in my life. Then, I decided to embrace my inner Hermit and leave my “secure” career in search of new adventures and understanding. As a coffee aficionado from a young age, with a burning desire to have a more direct and positive impact on the environment and those around me, I conceptualized .

I started my coffee adventure with a small batch roaster and 5 kilograms of green coffee that I brought back from after visiting my parents. As I experimented with roasting, The Hermit Café started to take shape. Now, we use a 3-kilogram commercial-grade coffee roasting machine that we run out of downtown , TX.

Our goal is to offer the highest quality to all and provide a sustainable . We want to enrich the lives of all those involved in the supply chain, especially the and who make it all happen in the first place. We hope our efforts will positively impact the and the we work with.

//Jesus Pardo, Founder

I never thought processing could be so complex and creative. While I truly love our traditional washed coffees, I can't deny that my heart is captivated by the complexity of flavors in these processed coffees.

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Sharing some of The Hermit’s good vibes with Marco; former welder turned entrepreneur/restaurant owner and more importantly, long time friend. Check out their wings/fried fish and drinks 🍹:)

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