Producer: Genny Botina
Farm: Finca El Aguacate
Region: Nariño, Colombia
Process: Washed
Varietal: Castillo
Tastes Like: Roasted Almond, Raspberry, Caramel
Genny Botina is a new addition to our relationship coffees. Santiago met Genny during his trip to Colombia in June. This coffee comes from her farm, Finca El Aguacate, and features tasting notes of roasted almond, raspberry, and caramel.
The story behind this coffee is important: Genny's mother was associated with the co-op we work with in Nariño. When Santiago visited the co-op, he learned that Genny's mother had recently passed away unexpectedly. Genny has been striving to make ends meet, but a lack of resources and fertile land has prevented her from receiving a sustainable price for her coffee.
After visiting her farm this year and getting to know her, we decided we wanted to work together. We paid for her membership to the co-op and donated fertilizer to support her recovery. Maintaining her relationship with the co-op is essential for Genny to access the resources needed to keep her coffee quality high. We have committed to purchasing this lot from her at a better price, with the goal of continuing to buy from her and ensuring she can maintain the high quality coffee her mother produced.