El Metate - Colombia

Nestled just outside the town of Quinchia, Finca Las Cruces is a family farm located in the heart of Colombia's renowned coffee triangle, the Zona Cafetera. Situated in Risaralda, a department in central-western Colombia, the farm enjoys a prime spot between the West and Central Cordillera of the Andes, along the canyon of the Cauca River. This region, with its lush volcanic soil and equatorial mountain climate, offers the perfect conditions for cultivating exceptional coffee.

The farm spans 10 hectares, with 7.5 hectares dedicated to growing coffee and plantain, while the remaining land is preserved as a natural reserve for water conservation. At an altitude of 1600 to 1800 meters above sea level, this small-holder farm thrives, producing two exquisite varieties of Arabica coffee: Castillo and Catimor, from around 27,500 planted trees.

The result is a coffee that's smooth and full-bodied, with delightful fruity notes and a medium to mild acidity. Each sip leaves a delicate cocoa finish that lingers on the palate, a testament to their dedication to quality. Coffee is lovingly hand-picked, peeled, fermented, and washed using the farm's spring water, before being sun-dried to perfection.

At Finca Las Cruces, tradition is blended with passion to bring a coffee experience that's both exceptional and unforgettable.