Finca Los Guayabos, from Gaitania, Tolima
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Finca La Esmeralda, in Acevedo, Huila
Finca La Esmeralda is located in Acevedo, Huila, Colombia, and is managed by José Norbey Quimbayo, a first generation coffee producer. The farm spans 15 hectares of land at 1,700 m.a.s.l., with 8 hectares dedicated to coffee. José grows Caturron, Ombligon, Gesha, Pacamara, Pink Bourbon, Bourbon Sidra, and Java, with his prized 100% Pink Bourbon lot taking 2nd place in our Huila Mágico, a couple of years back.
José’s process begins with selective harvesting of ripe cherries. After depulping, the parchment is left to ferment overnight, washed and then laid to dry in raised beds for 10-15 days, depending on the weather. To ensure even drying, José rotates the parchment various times during the day and “piles” it at night.
Huila Mágico Classic
José Norbey Quimbayo wasn’t born into coffee. Raised in Tolima’s cattle country, he spent years traveling Colombia as a seasonal picker, saving up to buy his own farm. It was in 2007 when he was able to buy Finca La Esmeralda, and that is when his coffee journey began. It has been a family effort ever since, with his wife helping him with harvesting and processing.
A turning point came when his daughter, studying at SENA, heard a radio ad for Huila Mágico 2022 and urged him to enter. His Pink Bourbon was exceptional, and landed a 2nd place!
Aside from coffee, José grows plantains, yuca, and maintains a family garden. We began working with José Quimbayo and Finca La Esmeralda in 2022, and we are thrilled to continue building this partnership.
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