Garzón, Huila, Colombia
1500 – 1650 m.a.s.l
Castillo, Caturra, Colombia, Cenicafé 1.
Delfin Carvajal of Finca El Corozal in Garzón, Huila, is a talented and ambitious coffee producer. His participation in our 2020 Colombian competition (Huila Magico) earned him a place in the Top 10. Moreover, in the 3rd edition, he ranked 5, leading him to successfully improved cup quality.
Situated at an altitude of 1500 m.a.s.l., Finca El Corozal spans 3 hectares and cultivates 20,000 trees, including Caturra, Castillo, and Colombia varieties. Managed by Delfin’s brother, Euclides Carvajal Córdoba, the farm is a family heritage that started with the purchase of 3 hectares in 2004 and expanded until 2011.
“Growing and producing specialty coffee is an opportunity for us to live with dignity and for this reason, we do it with passion and discipline” – Delfín Carvajal
Delfín Carvajal focused on optimizing the drying process of his specialty coffee and preserving its physical and sensory characteristics. To achieve this, he embarked on a project focused on mechanical drying, seeking financial resources for its implementation. He obtained seed capital through a project formulated with market, technical, financial, and organizational studies.
With support from Metalcol, a Colombian company owned by Mr. Javier Rivera, Delfín made technical adjustments to ensure bean preservation during mechanical drying. This innovation led to project approval and loan disbursement, recognizing its potential impact on the country’s economy. Continuous audits confirmed the project’s success over time, enabling Delfín to expand his efforts in specialty coffee production.
Additionally, Delfín established an association of over 20 members in the same region, fostering variety planting and collaborative coffee marketing. This collective effort not only benefits individual farmers but also contributes to the local economy.
Delfín’s fermentation process for his natural coffee involves 14 hours in cherries, followed by 8-12 days on solar dryers. The process is completed with 32 hours of mechanical drying at 36°C.
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