Farm Info

El Mirador, located in Palestina, Huila, Colombia, is owned by Elkin Guzman. The farm grows a variety of coffee plants, including Catiope, Mokka, Gesha, Bourbon, Caturra, and Tabi, a variety developed by Cenicafe in 2020. With 13 years of experience, Elkin and his team focus on improving coffee quality for consumers worldwide. The 31-hectare farm benefits from sandy-loam and clay-loam soils, using semi-shade systems to optimize temperature and photosynthesis.

Processing Method

• Selection: Coffee cherries are carefully selected and placed in plastic tanks to create an anaerobic environment.
• Fermentation: Cherries are left to ferment anaerobically in sealed tanks for 60 hours before being transferred to larger tanks for oxidation. Water at 35–40°C is added to maintain a consistent temperature for another 60 hours.
• Cooling & Stabilization: After oxidation, water is removed, and the coffee undergoes an 8-hour cold shock to halt fermentation.
• Drying: The coffee is dried for 18–24 days, ensuring optimal sweetness, balance, and acidity.