Variety: Caturra
Process: Washed
Fermentation: 50 hr depulped
Drying: Raised Beds 20-22 days
Producer: Emiliano Popayan
Farm: Finca Porris
Elevation: 2310 MASLRegion: Arboleda, Narino
Origin: Colombia
Notes: Plum, Lemon-Lime, Brazil Nut
At ultra-high altitude, Emiliano's farm sits above the clouds. When we visited, we experienced the heaviest rain and Emiliano was very sad that he couldn't show us how beautiful his farm and coffee plants were (although we got to taste the aji hot pepper grown around his house that tasted like tropical fruits, and we took photo with his whole family of grown kids and grandkids in their family home). A few days later, he travelled an hour to meet us and brought us handmade souvenirs!
Having access to specialty market and especially as a differentiated single lot (instead of lumping as a regional blend) means Emiliano can be rewarded higher prices for his coffee, and this relationship will sustain him and his family, improving their quality of life and giving them a future. This was his first ever year being able to do that, and it took deliberate work and collaboration by many.
We hope you enjoy this comfort cup that represents the hardwork of a grandpa who strives to provide a brighter future for his family, from a humble farm sitting in the clouds, producing uniquely delicious crops!
