Variety: Pink Bourbon, Geisha, Sidra, Wush Wush
Process: Washed
Drying: Tarp & Dryer, 18 days
Producer: Francy Castillo
Farm: El Uberrimo
Elevation: 2118 MASLRegion: Arboleda, Narino
Origin: Colombia
Notes: Meyer Lemon, White Floral, Honeydew Melon
Francy and her four sisters grew up helping on their family’s coffee farm, inspiring her to study agronomy to strengthen the business. She financed her degree through farm work and graduated in 2019, later joining the FNC as a field assistant in Arboleda, Nariño. She also gained sensory training at a private export lab in Buesaco.
In 2017, Francy began planting new coffee varieties on land loaned from her father, applying soil conservation, wider planting distances, and minimal agrochemical use to protect microbial life and plant health. This particular 4-Rarities blend of Pink Bourbon, Geisha, Sidra, and Wush Wush, is a result of her innvoation, contrasting her father Fidencio's belief in continuing the estabilished varieties.
With support from family and neighbors for planting, fertilizing, and harvesting, her dedication and innovative practices quickly set her apart as one of Nariño’s leading producers.
Nariño’s high elevation, volcanic soils, and varied landscapes all contribute to the exceptional quality of its coffees, now vital to both the regional economy and Colombia’s global reputation.
We met Francy on our recent trip to Colombia, and she is as we heard and imagined -- passionate, motivated, caring, and a generous young woman who takes great care of her family, her village, and everyone she comes across. Her work and mission extends beyond her own farm, with the Berruecos project, which helps sustain all the small lot producers in the remote farms. We will continue to support her coffee and the flourishing of her community.
