Colombia - Loma Verde

Café de Santa Barbara is a family-owned company dedicated to the production and export of Colombian estate coffee. The family’s beginnings in the coffee business date from the early 20th century, when Don Alejandro Angel (great-grandfather to the current generation) became the first major exporter of Colombian coffee. This legacy greatly inspired Pedro Echavarria (husband to one of Don Alejandro’s great-granddaughters) who ventured into growing coffee three decades ago.

In the last five years, Pedro’s son – also Pedro – has become more deeply involved in the workings of the farm, taking the already high-quality coffee to new heights, through experimentation in processing and increased monitoring and control of every stage of production. Pedro Jr. and Santa Barbara’s Coffee Director, Leonardo Henao Triana, manage their wet mill with a blend of art, industrial rigor and scientific curiosity. 

Farm: Loma Verde

Origin: El Vergel, Antioquia, Colombia

Owner: Echavarria Family

Varietal: Chiroso

Process: Natural

Altitude: 1,700 MASL

Taste Notes: Tart Strawberries, Cream, & Dark Caramel