El Embrujo
This coffee comes from a historic farm that medical student Don Octavio Rodríguez purchased back in 1969. Originally from a coffee-producing family in Cauca, Don Octavio reverted back to his roots when he decided to grow his own coffee at Hacienda La Palmera, a 6-hectare farm situated within the Caldas region of Colombia, also known as the Coffee Triangle.
- Farm El Embrujo
- Varietal Castillo, Colombia
- Process Natural
- Altitude 1,450 to 2,000 meters above sea level
- Town / City Anserma
- Region Caldas
- Owner Ignacio Rodríguez
- Tasting Notes Strawberry, Plum, Black Cherry, Dark Chocolate
- Farm Size 161 hectares
Colombia is the third largest coffee-producing country in the world, and thanks to its vast array of unique microclimate, are able to have harvests throughout the year.
Commercial coffee cultivation began in the mid-1830s and spread so rapidly that throughout the twentieth century coffee already became the country’s leading export. A mountainous topography and many tropical micro-climates contribute greatly to Colombia’s reputation for ideal growing conditions, which – in turn – have helped Colombia establish itself as a recognisable origin around the world.
The diversity of coffee and profiles found across Colombia is enormous and coffee is harvested practically year-round depending on the region. The main harvest takes place from October to February with November and December being the peak months. There is also a second fly (or ‘mitaca’) crop several months later, again varying by region and microclimate.