Some businesses begin with a plan. Calena Coffee began with a friendship.
Carla met Elena during a time when life tested her in countless ways. Even through the difficult moments, Elena carried a deep love for coffee—not just the drink itself, but the warmth, connection, and joy it brings to people. Before Elena passed away, she sent Carla a simple gift: a coffee kit and an apron. It was a small gesture, but one filled with meaning.
That gift sparked something in Carla — a curiosity that soon grew into a passion. She began learning everything she could about coffee — the craft, the culture, and the journey behind every bean. That passion eventually led her to Honduras, where she now grows coffee on her own farm.
Through her coffee company, My Classic Coffee, Carla shares those beans with partners across Europe and now the United States. But Calena Coffee represents something even more personal — the name Calena is a combination of Carla and Elena, a tribute to the friendship that started it all.
Every cup we serve carries that story forward — a reminder that sometimes the smallest gestures can grow into something beautiful. Calena Coffee isn't just about coffee. It's about memory, passion, and the people who inspire us along the way.
A simple gift between friends sparked a passion that became Calena Coffee
Carla grows our coffee on her own farm in the highlands of Honduras
Through My Classic Coffee, sharing Honduran beans with partners across Europe and the US
Every cup carries a story of memory, passion, and the people who inspire us