Colombian La Reserva

Description

Located in Ciudad Bolivar, Antioquia, La Reserva exemplifies the struggle that is coffee farming, but also a sign of what’s possible with perseverance. The 52-acre farm is split between two areas, and nearly half this land is within a protected nature preserve and is home for a wide diversity of plants and animals, including the endangered Andean Bear. The other half of the land lies on its own and has seen its fair share of challenges, as the previous owners were unable to maintain it due to insufficient profit from low coffee prices. The land has now been taken over by a pioneering farmer, Juan Felipe, who looked past the abandoned plots and saw the teeming potential for specialty coffee. Noticing the fertile lands and high altitudes, between 1,600 m.a.s.l. and 2,000 m.a.s.l., Juan took the initiative to breathe new life into this beautiful farm.

In its second year of focused specialty production, the coffees from La Reserva are already showcasing the depth and diversity of its land. Consisting primarily of Caturra and Colombia varieties, the coffee possesses pronounced

citrus fruit character, natural sweetness, and pleasantly creamy body. The utilization of various processing techniques, whether it be washed, honey, or natural, only further accentuates the diversity of flavors possible from the

coffee at La Reserva.

Roasted by Zelie Beans Coffee