At Las Margaritas in Valle del Cauca, Pacamara grows within a landscape shaped by curiosity and care. This lot comes from Cafe Granja La Esperanza, one of Colombia’s most respected specialty producers. Led by the Herrera family across generations, CGLE pairs deep-rooted farming heritage with thoughtful innovation, refining varietal selection and post-harvest techniques to bring out precision, sweetness and structure in every release.
Known for working with both classic and rare cultivars such as Pacamara and Geisha, the team approaches each lot with intention, matching process to varietal rather than relying on formula. Their work continues to expand expectations of Colombian coffee while remaining grounded in long-term stewardship.
For this natural lot, cherries are picked at peak ripeness, density-sorted in water, measured for Brix, then fermented for 48 hours before slow, temperature-controlled drying. The approach is methodical, allowing fruit character to develop fully while retaining structure and control.
In the cup, it leads with red fruits: raspberry, strawberry, redcurrant, vivid and lifted. A subtle wine-like nuance emerges through the mid-palate, followed by a soft milk-chocolate sweetness that rounds the profile. The finish lingers with a gentle strawberry-raspberry glow.
Pacamara is known for its scale and expressive nature. Here, that generosity is refined rather than amplified, making it a coffee that feels both expansive and easy to enjoy. Whether you’re exploring fruit-forward profiles for the first time or seeking that full, juicy expression, this is a cup that meets you where you are and carries you a little further.
Recommended to rest beans for 7-10 days from roast date before consuming.
