Colombia Luis Anibal Yirgacheffe

Luis Anibal Calderon’s specialty coffee, grown at his Villa Betulia farm, is a triumph of persistence and passion. His journey, from the brink of closure to a beacon of exotic coffee varietals (including this Yirgacheffe), is a testament to his commitment.

Yirgacheffe is the most famous coffee region in Ethiopia. While we’re not entirely sure how Luis got his hands on this variety, we’re certainly glad he did. It displays all the characteristics of an Ethiopian-grown coffee, enhanced by the expert processing skills of one of Colombia’s finest producers.

In 2011, Luis faced the possibility of losing his farm to foreclosure. His main income source was selling coffee on the C-market, where the prices barely covered production costs and loan repayments for the land he had purchased to expand his farm. In search of a solution, Luis turned to his local Specialty Coffee Association.

LUIS' FARM - A STORY OF PERSISTENCE.

Luis Anibal Calderon's specialty coffee, grown at his Villa Betulia farm, (which Rumble roaster Alex, had the pleasure of visiting late last year) is a triumph of persistence and passion. His journey, from near-closure to a beacon of exotic coffee varietals (including this Yirgacheffe, is a testament to his commitment.

In 2011, Luis faced the possibility of losing his farm to foreclosure. His main income source was selling coffee on the C-market, where the prices barely covered production costs and loan repayments for the land he had purchased to expand his farm. In search of a solution, Luis turned to his local Specialty Coffee Association.

Rumble roaster and Q-grader, Alex in Colombia.

Although their offer to pay 15% above the C-price didn’t fully reflect the extra effort needed to produce specialty-grade coffee, it was enough to sustain him and sparked his interest in the specialty coffee sector. Motivated, Luis planted 5,000 Geisha trees in 2012. After a long three-year wait for the trees to fruit, he became a firm believer in the specialty coffee world.

In 2015, Luis set out to convert his entire farm to exotic coffee varieties. More than half a decade later, his farm, Finca Villa Betulia, has become a model for specialty coffee production in Acevedo, Huila. He now grows a range of exotic coffees, including Red Gesha, Sidra, Wish Wush, Chilli Bourbon, and of course, this standout Yirgacheffe!

Luis selects only the ripest cherries for this coffee. After keeping them in an oxygen-rich environment for a day, the cherries undergo a closely monitored washed process.

TRANSPARENCY INFO

PRICING EXPLAINED

 *This is the FOB (Free On Board) price: the price paid to the exporter before shipping, and which does not include shipping costs, weight loss (around 17%), storage and other charges. Ultimately, the FOB price represents the $ figure that stays in the coffee's country of origin, benefiting its producer, community, and beyond. 

^This is the 'raw' price paid directly to the producer, and paid in the local currency for parchment coffee. The coffee is then milled and sorted before being placed in bags, ready for shipping.

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NOTES: Blueberry, Vanilla, Grape

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