THE ESTATE: “La Loma”

Juan Carlos is a 4th generation coffee grower from Ciudad Bolivar, Antioquia. He has coffee running through his veins; his Great Grandfather, Lisímaco Guerra, started growing coffee in 1913. Juan Carlos’ farm, La Loma, sits at 2,000 meters MSL (6,561ft) in a small village called Los Farallones.

Juan Carlos showing coffee being dried using different fermentation methods.
Finca La Loma

In “La Loma,” coffee plants grow alongside lulo, plantain, and banana fruit trees.

The coffee produced in La Loma is defined by its medium acidity, delicate, and smooth texture. Tasting notes of honey, green apple, and white pepper stand out in this specialty coffee.