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232 | El Plan – Gesha

Spot Continental NJ

Producer
Brayan Moncayo		Description
Floral, lemongrass, honey, plum
Process
Washed, sun-dried		Varietals
Gesha
Region
Nariño		Elevation
1,900 meters
Position
Spot		Warehouse
Continental, New Jersey
Brayan has been working with coffee for more than 10 years. On his farm, El Plan, he cultivates 6,000 Castillo trees and 1,000 Pink Bourbon trees. In 2020, he expanded into exotic varietals by planting 500 Gesha trees. Brayan lives at El Plan with his wife, Marleidy; their young son, Alan; and his father, Luis. Coffee runs deep in his family—both his father and grandfather were coffee growers. Now, three-year-old Alan is already asking to join his father in the fields, just as Brayan once did at his age.

Brayan is committed to pursuing quality over quantity. He plans to continue increasing the share of exotic varietals on his farm, believing that focusing on high-quality coffees will give his family the best chance to thrive. He knows this path requires patience and effort, and he is taking each step thoughtfully and gradually.

Brayan dedicates significant time and care to ensuring the quality of his coffee. He harvests only the ripest cherries, puts them in water to identify and remove floaters, and ferments the cherries for 48 hours before depulping. The coffee then undergoes an additional 72-hour fermentation, followed by a light wash and a slow drying process on raised beds that typically lasts two to three weeks.




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200 | Cedral

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Producer
Various		Description
Chocolate, caramel, sugar cane
Process
Washed		Varietals
Castillo, Colombia
Region
Antioquia		Elevation
1,800 to 1,900 meters
Position
Spot		Warehouse
Continental, New Jersey
We selected a group of coffees that are balanced, sweet, and smooth for this lot. Located in the Antioquia region of Colombia, these farms have a similar altitude and microclimate. This allows for a consistent profile. Our goal with the Cedral blend is to appeal to customers that are looking for a sweet and balanced coffee with mild acidity. This coffee check all the boxes.
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202 | ARANGO DECAF E.A.

Spot Continental NJ

Producer
La Miranda Community		Description
Chocolate, caramel, brown sugar
Process
Washed		Varietals
Castillo, Colombia
Region
Antioquia		Elevation
1,800 to 1,900 meters
Position
Spot		Warehouse
Continental, New Jersey
La Miranda is a small community located in Ituango, Antioquia, Colombia. The region is rich in fertile soils and beautiful landscapes that produce excellent coffee. However, the beauty and the remoteness of the region comes with its own challenges. For the last 40 years, this region has struggled with violence. Massacres, displacements, and extortions have made coffee farming very difficult. We have a lot of respect for people that persist and still grow coffee in these conditions. It’s also amazing to us that farmers can produce the quality of coffees that we are getting under these difficult conditions.
The lots that we selected for the decaffeination process are solid 86+ coffees. We cupped the coffees again after the E.A. decaffeination process and we were very please with the results.
We understand that when people ask for decaf coffee they do it because the flavor not the caffeine. We shouldn’t neglect decaf coffee anymore and we should treat it with respect for people that produce it as well as people that drink it. That is our goal with our decaf program.

 
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243 | Retoños

Spot Continental NJ

Producer
Alba Zuleta		Description
Chocolate, brown sugar, dry fruit
Process
Washed		Varietals
Castillo, Colombia
Region
Antioquia		Elevation
1,800 meters
Position
Spot
Warehouse
Continental, New Jersey

Alba has dedicated her entire life to coffee. She began working at a young age on her parents’ farm, learning the craft from the ground up. After marrying, she and her husband established their own farm, building it through perseverance and hard work. Through coffee, Alba was able to support her four children and provide them with educational opportunities—an accomplishment she holds close to her heart.

Today, Alba cultivates approximately 5,000 coffee trees at her farm, Retoños, planted with Castillo and Colombia varietals.
Farming in Alba’s region is far from easy. Its remote location presents significant logistical challenges, making production costs considerably higher. The area has also endured years of armed conflict, adding further hardship. Alba has been displaced from her farm multiple times. Yet despite these challenges, her commitment to coffee remains unwavering—a testament to her resilience, strength, and deep connection to the land.
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