Colombia Huila Castillo "filter" 250g

31,50
These lot are produced by a small producer group based in the south
of Huila. They all cultivate Bourbon, Castillo, Catuai and have experience
with innovative processing methods.
Huila, located between the Cordillera Oriental and Cordillera Central
in Colombia, is known for its ancient volcanoes and high peaks,
including the impressive Neiva de Huila, which is the country’s third
highest peak at 5,750 meters. However, Huila is not only a geological
wonder but also renowned as the birthplace of specialty coffee in
Colombia. Coffee has a deep-rooted connection to Colombia, with its
history intertwined with the nation itself even before the significant
production boom in the 1870s. Around 550,000 Colombian families
depend on coffee for their livelihood. The country’s coffee production
is largely in the hands of small-scale farmers who process their own
crops. In fact, approximately 60% of Colombia’s coffee comes from
farms that are smaller than 5 hectares in size.
The producer group is a member of the Terra Verde Asociación.
This cooperative is working directly with 420 farms in Nariño and
Huila. The focus of Terra Coffee is on supporting smallholder
producers who cultivate coffee on farms ranging from 1 to 1.5
hectares. These farms are predominantly family-run units where
knowledge and expertise are passed down through generations. The
cooperative operates within the framework of clean and organic
agriculture, prioritising environmental sustainability and respect for
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COFFEE CO.
The Terra Verde Asociación was founded in 2016 by Wbeimar
Lasso and Juliana Guevara, who aimed to create alternative opportuni
ties for coffee producers. Their cooperative is built on a system that
values the individual work and abilities of each producer. The focus is
on developing the potential of each farm, with the ultimate goal of
harnessing collective capacities and fostering improvements in
productivity and quality through synergy among producers.
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