In 2023 we were lucky enough to visit Finca La Aurora and see the project established to support producers earn a higher price for their crop. Neighbouring communities have the opportunity to deliver their coffee cherries to La Aurora daily, receiving approximately 10% more per kilo than the processed parchment price, ensuring a consistent and increased income throughout the harvest season.

Freshly harvested cherry is delivered to La Aurora where it is floated, sorted and left to rest in cherry for 24 hours. The cherries are transported to Villamaría’s processing station Jamaica the following day, where they undergo a further 48 hours of fermentation in cherry.

They are then taken to drying beds in the greenhouse for around 15 days before being finished in the mechanical dryer for 3-4 days.

This naturally processed coffee is brimming with florals and fruit notes. With a pleasant white wine acidity and a violet floral finish, this coffee works perfectly for filter. Juicy notes of mandarin and lychee also fill the pallet - we recommend brewing as a v60 to get that clean and bright cup!