Description
A corner of coffee excellence in Buenos Aires, Colombia
The Buenos Aires Estate, located in the coffee-growing heart of Buenos Aires – Colombia, is the result of more than eight years of constant effort on the part of Erika Andrea Anacona, a coffee grower passionate about quality. This farm has 1.5 hectares planted exclusively with coffee of the variety Papaya, a choice that reflects its commitment to distinctive, high-quality cup profiles. It currently cultivates around 7,000 trees, of which approximately 6,000 are in full production.
When Erika acquired the Buenos Aires EstateThe land had no crops. What is now a vibrant and healthy coffee plantation began from scratch, with manual labor, continuous learning, and a clear vision: to produce specialty coffee in Buenos Aires, Colombia.
Erika Andrea Anacona: tradition, vision, and perseverance
Erika grew up among coffee plantations. From a young age, she accompanied her parents during planting and harvesting, carefully observing every stage of the process. Years later, she decided to start her own path as a coffee farmer. She bought a small plot and set a different goal: not to focus on quantity, but on quality. coffee quality.
This philosophy led her to establish Finca Buenos Aires in Colombia as a project oriented toward excellence. By implementing improved agricultural practices and meticulous processing processes, Erika has managed to sell her coffee at higher prices, allowing her to financially support her household and pay for her son's education. Her story is a testament to the real impact that a focus on quality has on the world of specialty coffee.
Beneficiation process: detail and precision from Buenos Aires, Colombia
Coffee from Finca Buenos Aires in Colombia undergoes a meticulous process that begins with the manual harvesting of the beans at their peak ripeness. Then:
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A first is carried out float wash to remove impurities and defective grains.
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The grains are left to ferment for 12 hours in tanks.
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They are then pulped and placed in sealed bags for a second controlled fermentation lasting 40 hours.
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Finally, they are washed twice and slowly dried in canopies for 15 days.
This carefully controlled process allows for the development of a clean, complex cup profile with nuances characteristic of the Papayo variety, grown in Buenos Aires, Colombia.
Commitment to the future of coffee in Buenos Aires, Colombia
Erika not only grows coffee, but also hope. Finca Buenos Aires represents a new generation of Colombian coffee farmers committed to change, sustainability, and the recognition of coffee as a cultural and valuable product. Her story inspires other women and producers in the region to strive for quality, innovation, and respect for the land.
Buenos Aires – Colombia is today a benchmark for those seeking coffees with history, identity, and excellence. And Erika's farm is, without a doubt, one of its most valuable gems.
