About the farm
Altitude
1640 m
Size
3,5 & 6 employees
Varieties
Castillo, Cenicafe, Sudan Rume, Pacamara, Maragogipe, Pink Bourbon
Harvest Season
October - December
About the Producer:
We are thrilled to work with Colombian producer Alejandro Ariza of Inza 1640 for a third consecutive year. Based in Inzá, Cauca, Colombia, Alejandro farms on land shaped by the volcanic activity of Sotará and Puracé—a region known for producing aromatic, complex coffees. The work he puts in year after year shines in this harvest, which we think is tasting better than ever. Still in the early years of his career, Alejandro has been passionately refining his craft each passing season. We are excited to continue our partnership and believe the best is still ahead.
Taste with Us:
This harvest, the coffee has a rounded sweet acidity, with yellow fruits, honey, and notes of chocolatey cacao nibs.
The Process
About the producer
Alejandro ventured into coffee farming thanks to a family friend, Diego Bermúdez, owner of Finca El Paraíso. Together with his father, an accountant, they explored the potential of coffee from Inzá, a region with a challenging past. Inspired by Diego’s insights, they set up a purchasing point in 2019, and by 2021, bought their own farm, La Argelia. Now, their venture, 1040 Inza Coffee, is a family effort. His father handles purchasing, Alejandro oversees the farm, and his mother leads...
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