About the farmer

Andrés Cardona Molina is a member of the Young Producer Program, which highlights those who have chosen passion over other options in life. He is a dreamer and a go-getter. Andrés has been working with coffee since he was 12 years old, as it is a family tradition. Currently, he manages his uncle’s farm, Villa Lucía, where he cultivates coffee varieties such as Castillo, and Cenicafe. His dedication and curiosity have led him to experiment with new coffee processing methods, always seeking new ways to make his coffee special. “I enjoyed doing this coffee because it was not only easy, it also saved me working steps and water. I let the cherries ferment for 96 hours, then I dried it in silos and after that in drying beds for a total of 204 hours”, says Andrés excitedly when asked about this coffee. Felipe Trujillo, Young Producer Program Mentor, taught him how to do it. Its flavor is a result of new knowledge and the importance of having a mentor in the process. Get ready to love this coffee with notes of Red Wine, Strawberry Hard Candy and Dark Chocolate.