November 2024 marks the 15th anniversary of Aldea Development, our sister entity and the inspiration for Aldea Coffee in West Michigan. Aldea, Spanish for village or community, began as a nonprofit in 2009. Focused on supporting small-scale farmers through microfinancing in La Union, Lempira, Honduras, Aldea Developmentwas started by a small group of dedicated individuals seeking to make an impact on the world...
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Aldea's Biggest Projects of 2019
Ever wonder why your favorite barista isn’t at the Armory? We wrote up this post to share with you what we’ve been up to! The...
We’re opening a second location:
Here’s why and how you can help!
The word Aldea means “community or village” in Spanish. This word has become the cornerstone of what we do here in West Michigan. We use...
An Introduction to Aldea Development
Aldea means village or community in Spanish. This word has become the cornerstone of how we do what we do in both the United States...
Organic Loose Leaf- Teas at Aldea by Brittany Goode
People are often shocked when they hear that even though I work for Aldea Coffee, I don’t drink coffee on a regular basis. In fact,...
The Pirate and Aldea
Not once in my life did it ever cross my mind that I would be living on Lake Michigan, far from my house and...
Aldea Miir Tumblers: Honduran Inspired, 1% for the Planet
We love travel mugs at Aldea for a few reasons; the word “travel” itself implies that we are out experiencing and enjoying life. Secondly, the...