Once Bitten! A Bitcoin Podcast. Buying A Coffee farm In El Salvador With Bitcoin. Harry Leath and Simon Johnston #589
Jan 23, 2026
Harry Leath, a coffee farmer behind La Cruz Coffee, and Simon Johnston, founder of Root & Branch Coffee Roasters, discuss their unique venture in El Salvador. They explore integrating Bitcoin into coffee farming to create a fairer supply chain. Harry shares the challenges of restoring an abandoned farm, while Simon highlights the importance of ethical sourcing. They also talk about the Bitcoin circular economy and how it benefits local communities. Join them as they blend passion for coffee with innovative cryptocurrency solutions!
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Buying A Farm On A Whim
- Harry bought an abandoned coffee farm in El Salvador after a chance message and a trip to inspect it.
- He arrived sleeping in his truck, then a tent, and slowly built staff and infrastructure to revive production.
Meetups Spark Real Projects
- Build local Bitcoin meetups to break isolation and connect opportunities.
- Regular meetups can trigger partnerships and new projects, as it did for Harry.
Local Partnerships Drove Early Progress
- Harry found local help by connecting with Miguel who managed farms and later became the farm lead.
- That local partnership turned a solo tent-living startup into a small team running the property.
