Solstice Tidings Tin
CINNAMON, HONEY & CHOCOLATE
Montol honours the longest night and the returning sun. A celebration of Cornish heritage, and the hope that in the darkness, the light will return.
Our seasonal release comes in a bespoke limited edition tin, designed by Sophy Hollington.
All coffee ordered in a tin will be available as beans only. If you would like it ground, order Solstice Tidings in a bag here
THE COFFEE
We have this intensely sweet lot from Saffay for this year's seasonal coffee, ripe with honey and mango and a touch of cinnamon adding some spice to the cup. Though Christmas is a time of heavier food and drinks, we welcome the return of Ethiopian coffees to bring a little brightness to our palettes.
Saffay works with producer group Bette Buna. The name translates to "House of Coffee " and was founded by husband-and-wife team Dawit and Hester to honour the legacy of Dawit's grandparents, whose dream was to build a life through coffee. Today, that vision has grown into something far bigger than a coffee business. Bette Buna supports producers through every stage of coffee production while investing in the future of the communities around them.
THE PACKAGING
For this year's seasonal release, we have been lucky enough to work with printmaker Sophy Hollington. She has helped bring our vision to life, from drawing on traditional Montol imagery to incorporating craft into building out the illustration. We are super proud of the product, and hope you love it as much as we do!
Recyclable Tins
We love reusing our coffee tins, whether that's for storing other coffees, or using it for an upcycle project, but if you're happy to part ways they can be disposed of in your recycling. Just pop them out with your aluminium cans to be collected by your local council and help us reduce our waste together.
THE IMPACT
Roasting on Renewables
We roast all our coffee on an electric Typhoon roaster which allows us to significantly reduce our carbon footprint. We selected it for its capacity, efficiency, and to maintain the same high-quality roasting. This transition also marks a step toward our long-term goal of becoming carbon neutral, with a commitment to using 100% renewable electricity.
Buying standards
It’s really important for us to work with trusted partners in our supply chain who can provide us with honesty and traceability. Bette Buna supports producers through every stage of coffee production while investing in the future of the communities around them.
This year, Bette Buna became one of the recipients of our 1% for the Planet donation. The of £8,250 will help train 100 producers in Taferi Kela to become skilled farm managers. Those farmers will then share their knowledge throughout the wider community, creating benefits that extend far beyond a single harvest. For us, that's what meaningful sourcing looks like.Learn more
Producer
Saffay, Bette Buna
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Community Impact
Bette Buna supports producers through every stage of coffee production while investing in the future of the communities around them.
This year, Bette Buna became one of the recipients of our 1% for the Planet donation. The of £8,250 will help train 100 producers in Taferi Kela to become skilled farm managers. Those farmers will then share their knowledge throughout the wider community, creating benefits that extend far beyond a single harvest. For us, that's what meaningful sourcing looks like.
Sophy Hollington
Sophy Hollington is an artist and printmaker based in Brighton. She is best known for her intricate linocut relief prints. She explores traditional, folkloric archetypes through her work, experimenting with form and symbolism to craft pieces that feel ancient.
We were lucky enough to work with Sophy on this project. She has helped bring our vision to life, from drawing on traditional Montol imagery to incorporating craft into building out the illustration.
