Colombia Peñas Blancas Java Natural Transparency Report
Nestor Lasso and Jhoan Vergara, two of Colombia's visionary coffee producers, have joined forces to lead the Penas Blancas Coffee Processing Center in Acevedo, Huila. This centralized processing hub allows smallholders to access world-class processing techniques and deliver consistently high-quality coffee to an international market.
Penas Blancas is driven by community and built on the pillars of collaboration, education, and sustainability. Producers, agronomists, and industry professionals come together to share knowledge via training programs and workshops on best practices so that many of the families in Acevedo who rely on coffee as their primary income can upskill and directly improve their livelihoods.
Under the helm of Nestor Lasso's expertise in experimental processing and Jhoan Vergara's experience in farm management. Penas Blancas empowers producers who previously faced barriers in accessibility, quality control. and market opportunities with centralized and supervised facilities.
TASTING NOTES:
Starfruit, Strawberry, Concord Grape, Sweet Sugars
COFFEE INFORMATION
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Origin |
Colombia |
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Variety |
Java |
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Process |
Natural |
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Farmer |
Nestor Lasso & Jhoan Vergara |
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Region |
Acevedo, Huila |
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Sub Region |
- |
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Processing Mill |
Peñas Blancas Coffee Mill |
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Drying Practices |
Raised Beds |
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Elevation (MASL) |
1750 |
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Origin Cup Score |
88.5 |
Farmer-first Information
We take a farmer-first approach when sourcing our coffee, recognizing that the best coffee often comes from family-owned farms. Our commitment ensures that farmers are fairly compensated for producing the highest quality coffee. Our approach goes beyond coffee; it's about empowering farmers and their families to thrive.- Farmer/Producer Relationship Length with BLCC: =1 years
- Farm Gate (price paid to farmer): $x (per lb) - TBD
- New York Arabica Coffee Price (I:NYACP): $3.92 (per lb) on April 2025
- Percent above C-Market: x%
Facts about Coffee Farms across the world
It's a fact that the world's coffee comes from families, not big corporations. Every bag of coffee that we deliver to you comes directly from these incredible coffee-producing families. Their dedication to their craft and commitment to sustainable practices truly make every sip of our coffee a unique experience. This is the ethos that drives us every single day.
