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Finca La Estrella, from Urrao, Antioquía
Finca La Estrella is located in Urrao, Antioquía, Colombia, and is managed by John Alexander Bermudez, a second-generation coffee grower. The farm consists of 3 hectares of land, and it sits at an elevation of 1,930 m.a.s.l, boasting around 11,000 coffee trees in production of the Caturra Chiroso variety.
Jhon processes his coffee in “Cochadas”, or batches, and starts by de-pulping the cherries he collects throughout the week. He adds the first, second, and third day’s harvest to a fermentation tank, allowing about 8 days total for the entire fermentation process. Once the 8 days are up, he ends up with an incredible fermentation gradient that he washes with plenty of water and dries in a greenhouse for 8 to 13 days, depending on the weather.
The Star of Urrao
Jhon lives with his wife and two daughters in Finca La Estrella. The entire family is actively involved in the day-to-day operations, and they all work tirelessly to ensure that everything runs smoothly. Juliana (20) and Valentina (7) are no exception, and they love working alongside their parents and learning new skills. John is grateful for his family’s unwavering support and acknowledges that they are the driving force behind his success. He firmly believes that his daughters are capable of carrying on the family legacy and dreams of passing the farm down to them one day.
Finca La Estrella not only receives assistance from the family but also provides regular work for one person from the community and hires two more part-time during the harvest. Jhon’s workdays typically begin at 5 am and can last until 6pm or 7pm during the harvest season, once he has completed the de-pulping process and left his coffee in the fermentation tank.
The farm’s coffee has consistently outshined its competitors in various local and national competitions. Notably, in 2021, it secured an impressive 7th position in the Antioquia Region, and it has consistently ranked among the top 20! We have been working with Jhon and Finca La Estrella since 2021, and year after year we are surprised by their consistency and quality!
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