Kolumbien El Refugio Gesha - washed

About This Coffee

The El Refugio farm has been owned by the Agudelo Uribe family since 2020. A total of 7.5 hectares are cultivated here with Gesha, Sidra, Bourbon and other varieties. The farm is located in the same mountain range as the Ruiz volcano, which has a positive effect on the composition of the soil in the region - because volcanic soil is usually particularly rich in nutrients. Since the family took over the farm, the focus has been entirely on growing specialty coffee. It is cultivated according to the principles of agroforestry. Native trees are planted to protect the coffee plants in several ways (tree shade to protect the sun-sensitive coffee leaves, protection from strong winds/gusts and soil erosion, regulation of nitrogen concentration in the soil) and enrich the ecosystem (creation or preservation of the natural habitat for native animal species). Currently, all coffees from the El Refugio farm are fully washed, as this is the best way to express the terroir and potential of the young coffee plants