picture of Miguel and a Small Colombian Coffee Farmer near Jardin, Antioquia

100 Years of Coffee

The history of coffee goes back several centuries when an Ethiopian goat herder discovered its energizing properties. However, it wasn’t until the 20th century that coffee drinking became widespread. Since then, three distinct waves identify the modern history of coffee.

Hatillo Coffee infographic showing the Structure of a coffee cherry

The Coffee Cherry

Coffee cherries have a complex, layered structure. Each layer plays a vital role in the flavor profile of the coffee. The layers left or removed during the fermentation and processing methods will also contribute to the characteristics of the resulting roasted beans.

Finca Las Soledades

Las Soledades sits on an idyllic location overlooking the “Los Salados” natural reservoir at an elevation of 7.218 ft MSL (2,200 meters). It is surrounded by mountains, creeks, and a dense forest in a gated parcellation called Juanito Laguna. Being inside a native forest means Las Soledades is abundant in native plants and animals,

infographic showing how specialty coffee is graded using the specialty coffee association (SCA) standard

What is SCA Cup Score?

Coffee cupping is a standardized scoring system whose main objective is to separate specialty coffee from commercial coffee.

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