Colombia Adriana Diaz 'finca el progresso' - Geisha, Washed - Anaerobic Fermentation

Tastes Like: Apricot, Apple Pie, Lychee, Jasmine

Producer: Adriana Fernanda Diaz Castillo
Farm: Finca El Progresso
Farm Size: 2 Hectares
Region: Tolima
Municipality: Icononzo
Harvested: April to July
Variety: Geisha
Altitude: 1950 MASL
Process: Washed - Anaerobic Fermentation

Adriana Fernanda Diaz Castillo is a  coffee grower who keeps a family tradition alive from the heart. For Adriana, coffee farming was always a dream. Coming from a 3rd generation coffee producing family, she and her husband wanted to return to the land but do things differently. Instead of following traditional methods, they focused on exotic coffee varieties and specialized processes, ensuring high-quality beans while prioritizing sustainability.

Their journey into specialty coffee began eight years ago, encouraged by a friend who assured them this was the future of Colombian coffee. Their efforts awards: First Place at the Corazón Cafetero International Coffee Fair and a quickly paid off-Adriana and her husband have already won two prestigious nomination for Coffee Media's 2024 Producer of the Year.

Beyond coffee, their farm si a place of creativity and sustainability. They repurpose coffee byproducts into desserts, jellies, and more, while also growing bananas, yucca, citrus, and avocados. Their next big project? Transforming the farm into an agro-tourism destination, integrating
gastronomy, hospitality, and nature experiences. They're even developing the "Mythological Forest El Progreso", where visitors will learn about local legends tied to nature. 

Adriana's greatest challenge is training coffee pickers to select only the best cherries, ensuring top-tier quality. To fellow farmers, she shares this advice: "Don't be afraid to plant specialty coffee and embrace innovation. The risk is worth it."