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28 | La Paloma

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Producer
Alfredo Piedrahita		Description
Sweet, maple syrup, orange , milk chocolate
Process
Washed		Varietals
Caturra, Colombia
Region
Antioquia		Elevation
2,000 meters
Position
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Continental, New Jersey
Growing up at his parents farm, Alfredo inherited his father’s passion for coffee. When the time came to purchase his own land, he chose to stay in the area known for it’s unique fertile soil. However, his 30 years at La Paloma are not something to be taken for granted. In early 2000, violence between illegal groups erupted as they vied for control of the region. Several people were killed including one of Alfredo’s brothers and one of his cousins. After enduring these hardships, there was hope for of stability in the Colombian government’s peace treaty with the FARC in 2016. Unfortunately , different illegal groups are still interested in the illicit enterprises left behind in the wake of the treaty. Alfredo’s resilience and commitment to keep working at his farm are remarkable. We are humbled to work with people like him.

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62 | La Loma – Caturra

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Producer
Wilmar Montoya		Description
Sweet, chocolate, molasses, apple
Process
Washed		Varietals
Caturra
Region
Antioquia		Elevation
2,000 meters
Position
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Continental, New Jersey
Ever the traditionalist, Wilmar is one of the few producers in Colombia that still grows the caturra varietal at his farm. The delicate coffee varietal is very susceptible to diseases such as leaf rust or infestations of “la broca”, causing many farmers to opt for sturdier  hybrids. However, the combination of La Loma’s altitude and Wilmar’s dedication have allowed the caturra coffee to thrive. Over 70% of the coffee produced at La Loma is caturra and the rest is variedad colombia (a caturra hybrid).

Wilmar lives at La Loma with his wife, Erika, and two daughters, Valentina and Luciana. He has been working with coffee for about 17 years but is only beginning his journey into specialty coffee. He is diving right in and already making improvements to enhance the quality of his coffee. We are very excited about our new relationship with Wilmar and see a lot of potential. The location of the farm, at over 2,000 meters above sea level, and the coffee varietals grown already bring a lot to the table. The future at La Loma is certainly bright.
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