El Rosal, Colombia - Medium

This coffee is produced by three dedicated coffee farmers, each with their own unique story.

First up is José Edilberto Ayala of Finca El Arriendo, located at 2,120 meters above sea level, a father of two. He lives in the San Francisco area and walks 45 minutes every day to reach his coffee farm. Despite the challenges of growing at such a high altitude, his tenacity and strong work ethic drive him to maintain productivity on his farm and support his family’s livelihood.

Next up is Luis Carlos Morales España, a young and determined producer from Finca El Naranjo, located at 1,990 meters above sea level. At 31 years old, he represents the second generation of coffee growers in his family. As the eldest of six siblings, he serves as a role model and works hard not only on his farm but also within the Ecoterra association during the harvest season to help support his family.

Finally, José Wbeimar Castillo Garzón, also from Finca El Naranjo at 1,910 meters above sea level, lives with his mother in San Francisco. After taking a break from coffee farming four years ago, he returned to the land he loved. Although he once worked as a laborer and briefly as a coca farmer due to financial constraints, he now sees coffee as a more profitable and sustainable path. His work with coffee allows him to stay closer to his mother and contribute positively to the environment.

These three farms currently produce approximately 14,000 kilos of parchment coffee annually, with plans to increase production to 75,000 kilos in the future. This growth is supported by their collaboration with 20 local families, who are being trained to improve their processing methods, raise quality and standardize their operations. The goal is to increase the region’s presence in the coffee market and secure better prices for their beans.

Coffee info:

• Colombia, Narino
• Grows at 1930-2100m
• Cup score 85
• Process: Washed
• Flavor notes of caramel and digestive, full-bodied and round.

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