FROM OUR CULTURE TO YOURS
Coffee is part of who we are and now, we get to share it with you.
Meet Fran- The Story Behind Mr. Tinto
Growing up in Colombia, coffee wasn't a luxury. It was part of everyday life—the first thing we reached for in the morning and the drink that brought everyone together.
When I moved to the UK, I couldn't find coffee that tasted like home. So I started small, selling fresh Colombian coffee outside East Croydon Station—and that little stall became Mr. Tinto. What started with a bicycle and a passion for sharing the coffee I grew up with has grown into something much bigger.
WHY MR. TINTO EXISTS
You look forward to your morning coffee. It’s one of the first little moments of the day that’s meant to be yours. For many people it's the only time of peace and quiet. So why are you still settling for a cup that tastes flat, bitter, or just okay?
Mr. Tinto exists because we believe your first cup should be worth looking forward to. We make coffee that takes the guesswork out of finding one you genuinely enjoy, so your morning can start with a cup you actually want to drink.
From Colombian Farm to Your Cup
Great coffee starts long before it reaches our roastery. We work with small, family-owned farms (friends from my childhood) and producers across Colombia, including communities that have been growing coffee for generations.
The beans are carefully selected and prepared in Colombia before making their way to London, where we roast them in small batches and send them straight to you. From a Colombian farm to your cup, done properly.
