Producer: Carlos Guamanga
Farm: Finca El Recuerdo
Region: Huila, Colombia
Process: Extended Fermentation Washed
Varietal: Caturra
Tastes Like: Red Plum, Dates, Oolong Tea
Carlos Mario Guamanga, a coffee grower with more than 15 years of experience in southern Huila, lives on his farm with his wife Patricia and their two children. He is recognized for his innovative spirit and commitment to coffee quality. Throughout his career, he has developed unique fermentation techniques, managing to standardize his processes through meticulous olfactory monitoring of the fermentation tanks. This method allows him to precisely identify the exact moment when fermentation reaches its ideal point and to understand the evolution of the process over time.
This washed coffee with extended fermentation showcases Carlos Mario’s careful craftsmanship, resulting in a cup with refined notes of red plum, dates, and oolong tea—a delicate balance of sweetness, complexity, and clarity that reflects both his innovation and the distinctive terroir of southern Huila.