Rigoberto Diaz Navarro / Washed / Colombia / 250g

232 NOK

Origin: Colombia Producer: Rigoberto Diaz Navarro Farm: El Limo Region: Yacuanquer, Nariño Varieties: Castillo Process: Washed Altitude: 2000 m.a.s.l. Flavour Profile: Lemon, Pomegranate & Fudge Rigoberto Díaz Navarro inherited the farm called ‘El limo’ , located at around 1,950 m.a.s.l., in Pasto, Nariño, in 2019. Its name originates from a single, ancient lime tree on the property, a legacy of previous generations. Don Rigoberto’s family has been farming coffee for over 40 years, representing three generations of expertise, starting with his father, José María Díaz, who acquired the land through the 1972 Agrarian Reform. Today, the farm is a family endeavor, with Rigoberto’s children and extended family actively involved. While they don’t live on the farm, they’ve built a home in another family plot, obtained through years of dedication to coffee production. The farm’s harvest process emphasizes quality over quantity: the farm covers 4 hectares, with 3.5 hectares dedicated to coffee cultivation. Don Rigoberto cultivates several Castillo varieties, including Castillo Tambo, Castillo Zona Sur, Cenicafé, and Colombia, with a density of approximately 5,000 trees per hectare, and they are complemented by occasional harvests of corn and beans during soil renewal phases. For each lot, all cherries are carefully handpicked: “We select only the ripest fruits, as we have learned in the Picker’s Project workshops”, he says.After picking, the cherries underwent an 18–24-hourfermentation process before patio drying for 12 days. The family's dedication to coffee has not only earned them recognition for quality but also allowed them to improve their living standards. They now own a two-story home and a car; milestones achieved through the value of their coffee. Don Rigoberto says "Thanks to the work we’ve done in coffee production, we’ve been able to build our house and buy our car to help us travel to Bogotá. Everything we have achieved so far is because of coffee." He also highlights the importance of fair pricing , modestly, and with heartfelt appreciation: "We want our buyers to know that the added value we bring to our coffee reflects the hard work we put into cultivation. That value allows us to improve our lives and invest in our farm . We want our clients to know we are very grateful for their support,and I would like to thank them for valuing the quality we offer." We buy this coffee from Azahar Coffee.

Origin

Colombia Nariño

Process

washed

Varietal

Castillo

Altitude

2000 m