☕ Charlotte, NC

Lento

Cafecito. Composting. Comunidad.
Building a slower world, one cup at a time.

What is Lento?

Cuban Cafecito Culture

La Ventanita by Lento brings authentic Cuban cafecito to Charlotte. Using Panamanian beans, we're creating gathering spaces where the Spanish-speaking community can connect, slow down, and feel at home.

This isn't just coffee. Es comunidad. Es cultura. Es el futuro.

Coffee → Soil Transformation

We collect used coffee grounds from local Charlotte cafés every weekend and transform them into enriched soil over 2-4 weeks.

Waste becomes life. Your plants get the best soil. The planet gets a break. Todo gana.

Coming February 2026

POPUPS

Secret Cafecito Events

Intimate popup experiences serving cortaditos, coladas, and café con leche. Announced via TikTok and our email list.

First event: TBA. Join the list above to get invited.

SHOP

Enriched Coffee Soil

Premium soil enriched with coffee grounds. Perfect for houseplants, gardens, and anyone who wants their plants to thrive.

Small bags $15 • Medium $25 • Large $40

Building toward something bigger

Lento is more than cafecito and soil. It's the foundation for a recreation center for the Spanish-speaking community in Charlotte— a place to gather, connect, and build together.

Every cup of coffee, every bag of soil, every connection made— they're all steps toward that 10-year vision. Slow, intentional, transformative.

Follow the journey