Colombia Altoguayabos
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Citrus fruits, milk chocolate, cinnamon. Citrus acidity; silky and juicy.

The Arte y Pasión Cafetera Association was founded thanks to the initiative of several coffee farmers from the rural areas of Los Olivos, Alto Guayabo (known locally as Altoguayabos), San Nicolás, and El Carmen, among others. United by a desire to improve their living conditions and focus on quality, these producers decided to organize in response to the low prices paid in the town of Ortega and the lack of incentives for premium coffee.

Its purpose is clear: to produce high-quality coffee and strengthen communities through training, access to coffee technology, and trade agreements that promote sustainable production. The association also works on coffee processing and marketing at the local, regional, national, and international levels, expanding the economic and social impact for its members.

One of the founders is Néstor, a coffee Producer known throughout the region for his meticulousness and deep knowledge of processing. His farm, La Argentina, spans 9 hectares, of which 3.8 are planted with the Colombia and Caturra varieties: approximately 13,000 four-year-old trees. Two hectares are specifically dedicated to coffee production.

The key to this lot’s profile lies in the extremely careful selection of the cherries, which are harvested only at their peak of ripeness. Néstor begins with a 12- to 14-hour oxidation phase while the cherries are still on the tree. He then pulps and ferments the coffee in open tanks for 30 hours before washing it twice with very clean water. Drying is carried out slowly in parabolic solar dryers, taking between 10 and 15 days depending on the weather, which ensures uniform and stable dehydration.