Specialty Coffee Advent Calendar – 2022

Dec 6

Taste Profile: chocolate, gooseberry jam
Origin: Tarqui, Huila – Colombia
Producer: Yobani Ramos and Yaved Guarnizo
Farm: La Fuente
Variety: Caturra, Pink Bourbon and Colombia
Process: Fully washed, dried on raised beds

Roasted by: Koppi

Yobani Ramos and her husband Yaved own a small farm called Finca La Fuente in the region
of Tarqui in Central Huila. The farm is situated at the end of the road at 1825masl and
stretches all the way up to 2000 meters above sea level. Together they have about 6 hectares
of land planted with Caturra, Colombia and Pink Bourbon. Both Yobani and Yaved are
focused on keeping a constantly high quality and since we started working together they have
done big investments and improvements on the farm and in the beneficio. The beneficio was
renovated a couple of years ago with new tiled tanks and vessles that are easy to clean. They
have also invested in new drying beds that are covered by shade nets to slow down the drying
process.
Yobani and Yaved are growing their coffee according to organic and biodynamic practices,
caring for the plants and wildlife on the farm. Yaved is interested in biodynamic studies and is
making three different composts/compost teas as well as a couple of clever natural pesticides.
Due to the high elevation, the cooler average temperature allows a slow ripening that builds
up lots of sugars and complex flavors in the coffee cherries. The cherries are bursting with
flavor of papaya, lychee and melon. Yobani and Yaved are constantly pushing to be better
and they produce some of the best coffee we have come across. Anne has visited twice per
year since we started working together. They don’t only have one of the most beautiful farms
in the world but they are also some of the most generous and humble people out there.
Spending time with them at the farm is always a highlight.
This is a truly special coffee showcasing the very best of Colombia. We are excited to share it
with you.

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