This juicy Colombian espresso is sourced from over 400 smallholders and meticulously processed by industry veterans, delivering standout quality. Expect apple-like acidity and rich dark chocolate when enjoyed as an espresso, changing to buttery coconut biscuits and baked apples with milk, delicious!
A community coffee: over 400 smallholders, one exceptional coffee
This coffee is a collective masterpiece, brought to life by over 400 dedicated smallholder farmers in the Antioquia region of Colombia. The coffee is collected from 3 stations with a huge 70% coming from Mr Joseel Castiblanco’s collection centre.
Let’s meet Mr Joseel Castiblanco
For over 20 years, Mr. Joseel Castiblanco has been perfecting the art of coffee processing. Cherries are carefully selected and either processed immediately on-site or delivered wet if the quality meets his exact standards. The cherries are then fermented for 48 hours until a good volume is met, before being transported to the dry mill in Bogota for quality control cupping. Two stages of cupping is carried out to ensure exact standards are met before the coffee is bagged and ready for export.
Joseel is extremely particular with his methods and every step of the process, even down to the truck drivers, he’s used the same one for the last 20 years. This attention to detail shines through in his coffee.
Another contributor from Santa Rosa
In 2017, after running a successful jeans factory in Bogota, Sr. Gerero decided to have a new adventure and purchase his first-ever coffee farm as a retirement project. His two worlds couldn’t have been more different, from the bustling streets of Bogota to the quiet serene hills of Santa Rosa, but he fell in love with it and found a new passion for coffee. Despite the distance from his family, he dedicates 2-3 months a year to the farm, implementing key processes and practices, like purchasing an Eco Mill. This significantly reduces water usage, demonstrating his commitment to both the quality of the coffee and the environment.
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