From the first coffee tree he planted with his mother at the age 11 to the beans that now cross borders and delight palates worldwide, Ivan Santana's story is the legacy of someone who cultivates dreams with his own hands. Raised among the fields of the volcanic region of Monte Alegre, coffee has always been more than work: it's roots, heritage, and future. His journey of overcoming challenges has earned recognition both domestically and internationally—and in 2023, his roastery was voted the best of the year.