This lot comes to us from Yudi Andrea Carvajal of Santa Librada in Santa Maria, Huila, located around 1,950masl. Santa Librada has been owned by Yudi for the past 14 years, although her entry into specialty coffee has not been an easy one. After learning about the exceptional cups produced by Pink Bourbon and Java varieties, Yudi was motivated to begin her own coffee production. In the beginning, her lots were rejected since the varieties were less common in the region, but she persevered until she finally connected with a company that recognized the potential of her coffee.
Producing this lot begins with selective harvesting of cherries at their optimal ripeness. Once picked, the cherries are rested for about 24 hours in a cool environment before undergoing a controlled 72-hour fermentation in tanks. The following day, the cherries are washed and floated in clean water to separate the lower-density beans, ensuring that only high-quality cherries are selected. Then, the cherries are depulped before drying on raised, covered beds for 8–15 days.
Coffee from Santa Librada is special—behind every bean is a deep commitment to quality. From planting in fertile soils to selective harvesting, Yudi and her family care for every stage with dedication and passion. They show respect for the land that sustains them, take pride in working as a family, and firmly believe that every cup should tell an authentic story.
