Colombia Sebastian Ramirez

Lingering fruit jube sweetness punctuated by crisp, clean nectarine and tropical mangosteen; Colombia Sebastian Ramirez is a delicious new espresso roast.

ABOUT THE GROWER - SEBASTIAN RAMIREZ

Sebastian, a native of Quindio, is of his family’s fourth generation of family coffee-growers. Six years ago, Sebastian reached his seventh semester of law school when, instead, he had to take over the family farm. This coffee tells his story.

 Through selfless dedication, Sebastian has since transformed the farm into one of Colombia’s most special operations, embracing specialty coffee to thrive in a challenging industry.

THE EL PLACER FARM

The El Placer farm is located in the Buenos Aires de Calarcá village, an area known for its flourishing coffee culture. By combining traditional methods with innovative practices, Sebastian offers a unique "cherry to cup" experience, inviting coffee lovers to savour the rich flavours of his passion for producing, and learn the inspiring story behind every bean.

SUSTAINABLE PRACTISES

Importantly, Sebastian has also chosen to place sustainability at the forefront of his work. Here, water-saving practices are used for processing and extensive soil-testing operations have managed to make big reductions in the use of fertilisers. Weed control across the entire farm is done manually by staff.

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.

SNAPSHOT 

NOTES: Fruit jubes, nectarine, mangosteen