Colombia Excelso Tolima-Finca La Esperanza (GP)

Finca La Esperanza is an 8-hectare specialty coffee farm in Ibague, Colombia, owned by Ismael Monroy.  Mr. Ismael is a coffee producer by tradition.  Since he was 12 years old, he helped his grandfather harvest coffee.  He grew up with the goal of owning his own farm and planting what he likes the most, coffee.  Mr. Ismael bought his farm over 25 years ago and has grown it into a robust specialty coffee farm full of different coffee varieties.  Mr. Ismael is considered a pioneer in coffee farming in his area.  He named the farm La Esperanza to acknowledge his new step in life.

Mr. Ismael lives on his coffee farm with his wife and 7 children who also all help out during harvest.  He is grateful for the training and workshops he has access to from his partnership with InConexus.  Because of this relationship and education, he has been able to improve the profile and cup of his coffee.