Puchero – Colombia – Altoguayabos

Description

The Asociación Arte y Pasión Cafetera was born thanks to the initiative of several coffee growers from the rural areas of Los Olivos, Alto Guayabo (locally known as Altoguayabos), San Nicolás and El Carmen, among others. United by the desire to improve their conditions and bet on quality, these producers decided to organize themselves in response to the low prices paid in the urban area of Ortega and the lack of incentives for differentiating coffee. Its purpose is clear: to produce high quality coffee and strengthen communities through training, access to coffee technology and commercial agreements that promote sustainable production. The association also works in the processing and commercialization of coffee at the local, regional, national and international levels, expanding the economic and social impact for its members. One of the founders is Néstor, a Producer recognized in the region for his meticulousness and deep knowledge of processing. His Farm, La Argentina, has 9 hectares, of which 3.8 are planted with the Colombia and Caturra varieties: around 13,000 four-year-old trees. Two hectares are specifically dedicated to coffee production. The key to the profile of this lot is the extremely careful selection of cherries, picked only at their optimum ripeness. Nestor begins with an oxidation phase of 12 to 14 hours in cherry. He then pulps and ferments the coffee in open tanks for 30 hours before washing it twice with very clean water. Drying is done slowly in parabolic solar dryers, between 10 and 15 days depending on the climate, which ensures uniform and stable dehydration.