Colombia - Ronaldo Hurtado | filter

Sweet and bright notes of red berry jam and passion fruit, with floral hints of hibiscus.

The young Ronaldo Hurtado, born into a four generation coffee legacy, returned to his family’s farm to refine coffee processing and enhance quality. His dedication is reflected in this outstanding natural lot.

ORIGIN: Colombia
PRODUCER: Finca El Recreo - Ronaldo Hurtado
REGION: Moniquira, Boyaca
GROWING ALTITUDE: 1650 - 1750 m
VARIETAL: Castillo
PROCESS: natural
ROAST PROFILE: Light (filter roast)

The Hurtado Gamba family has upheld the tradition of coffee cultivation for four generations, during which time the processes have evolved and improved. 

Elio and Mercedes, the parents, were born and raised in Moniquirá and have worked in coffee since childhood, following a family tradition. Together, they have built a family with three children: Mayerly, the eldest, followed by Alejandra, and finally Ronaldo, the youngest. Ronaldo studied Biotechnology and has applied his knowledge to coffee, working in coffee labs and specialty shops in cities like Medellín and Bogotá. This experience has enabled him to return to the family farm and enhance their coffee processes, with a focus on standardization, improving quality, and positively impacting the local community.

This coffee is the result of dedication and various improvements in terms of processing. The cherries are hand-picked, with only the ripe cherries selected. They are then packed and sealed in bags for 10 days, where they undergo a fermentation to enhance the body and complexity of the final cup, before moving on to the drying stage. This takes place on the farm's rooftop drying beds, where the cherries are frequently turned until it reaches 11% moisture, a process that takes approximately 12 days. After the drying, the coffee is then stored in the farm’s warehouse, a specially constructed room where it is placed on pallets to stabilize.