Small Producers of San Antonio

Colombia, Espresso Roast, Washed Process

State : Cauca

Average Farm Size : One Hectare

Association : Pilimué Family

Contributing Producers : Ricardo Pechené, Daniel Pechené, Danilson Oidor, Harold Narváez, Arnulfo Quintero, Alfonso Pillimué, Hugo Pechené, Jose Isler Rivera, Ricaute Anacona, Edward Cuchumbe

Sourcing

This coffee was produced by 10 smallholder coffee producers from the region surrounding the small town of San Antonio, located within the municipality of Inzá in the state of Cauca, Colombia.

The town of San Antonio has breathtaking views of Colombia’s highest volcano, Nevado del Huila, which sits at the point where the states of Huila, Tolima and Cauca meet. The rich, volcanic soil of the region is ideal for agriculture and contributes to the excellent cup quality of coffees grown and processed here. Farms in the area tend to be small – on average just one hectare – and either have their own micro-beneficio (wet mill) or share one with family or neighbours. Farmers grow a mixture of Caturra trees along with newer varieties Tabi and Colombia, which have proven more resistant to leaf rust. The region’s cool overnight temperatures result in dense beans, which are notable for their sweetness and complexity. The lower temperatures and high rainfall experienced here also affect processing, requiring longer ferment and drying times.