Description
Agua Bonita - Colombia
Agua Bonita Farm, Palestine (Huila) — 1700 m asl
From the top of Palestine, Huila, is born Agua Bonita - Colombia, a coffee that showcases all the character of the mountains and the passion of those who grow it. This farm, located 1,700 meters above sea level, was originally a tropical fruit project: granadilla, pitaya, and other crops. However, over time, climate change and the constant drop in fruit prices motivated Rosalba Mateus Guerrero to make the leap into coffee. Converting those fruit fields into coffee plantations took five years of patient work. Today, Agua Bonita – Colombia has more than 15,000 coffee trees, distributed among varieties. Caturra, Castle and Rosé Bourbon.
History and legacy of Agua Bonita – Colombia
Rosalba Mateus Guerrero learned the trade from her father, who grew fruit on what is now Finca Agua Bonita. In 2005, she decided to focus all the hectares on coffee. From that moment on, Rosalba immersed herself in every stage: planting, pruning, harvesting, processing, and drying. Her dedication has led her to participate in national and international competitions such as the Cup of Excellence, Colombia Land of Diversity and Platinum Mug, where it won first place in the processing category in the sixth edition. This recognition confirms that Agua Bonita – Colombia is not only a high-altitude coffee plantation, but also a model of quality and consistency.
Beneficiation process: pure patience
Each batch of Agua Bonita - Colombia It begins with the harvesting of perfectly ripe cherries. On the farm, they perform a flotation process to remove green or defective cherries. The cherries then undergo fermentation. anaerobic for 100 hours in sealed plastic tanks. After controlled fermentation, a thermal shock with water at 40 °C to stop enzymes and clean any remaining mucilage. Finally, the coffee is spread in African beds, in the shade, during 28 daysThis slow drying—respecting temperature and humidity—is essential to preserving the refined acidity and complexity that characterizes Agua Bonita – Colombia.
Agua Bonita Cup Profile – Colombia
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Acidity: Bright and clean, typical of mountain cafes in Huila.
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Body: Medium, with a silky feel.
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Notes: Stone fruits (peach, plum), floral touches (jasmine, orange blossom) and a sweet background of panela and white chocolate.
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End: Long persistence, where sweetness and acidity converse slowly.
