Ivan Giraldo - EF2

FARM: Los Vanvan

LOCATION: Sonson, Antioquia, Colombia

ALTITUDE: 2100 MASL

VARIETY: Castillo

PROCESS: Extended Fermentation Washed

We Taste: Plum, Floral, Tootsie Roll

Ivan grew up on coffee farms. After leaving home at a very young age and working as a picker in various cities across Colombia, he returned to Sonson with the savings from his years abroad. He bought his first plot of land, where he grew the trees that we now taste. Ivan is deeply committed to quality and excellent work, and he longs to continue improving in order to sell his coffee in a better way.

Iván's farm is located in Sonsón, Antioquia, on a small yet carefully tended piece of land. This allows him to meticulously process each cherry bean with dedication. He cultivates the Castillo variety, and thanks to the farm's altitude and climate, the cherries develop an exceptional sweetness.

Ivan’s dedication to the art of coffee, his relentless pursuit of refining coffee production methods, and his keen interest in specialty coffee were immediately apparent. His coffee has a meticulous process: first, it is submerged in tanks for a day, then carefully depulped. It is subsequently stored in GrainPro bags for an impressive 150 hours. This intricate process is followed by a meticulous washing and drying phase, resulting in a coffee that truly stands out. Ivan Giraldo’s commitment to excellence in every step of the journey is apparent in every delicious sip of his coffee.