Arabica coffee beans COLOMBIA COFINET

ABOUT THE COOPERATIVE

This coffee comes from several small farms (1-3 hectares) in the Colombian region of Gaitania, which is the southern part of the municipality of Tolima. Located in the valleys of the Magdalena River in the center of the Andes mountain massif, this territory is characterized by a variety of geographical landscapes and climatic conditions. Thanks to the region, the region is one of the main centers for the cultivation of high-quality coffee, cotton and rice. Gaitania is located in the south of one of the largest volcanoes in Colombia – Nevado del Huila, the top of which is covered by a glacier. At the Cofinet farms and at the La Pradera processing center, the brothers experiment with exotic varieties, achieving unique profiles new to Colombian coffee.

70% of the local population consists of representatives of the endemic group “Nasa Wesx”, who grow coffee on small farms and are members of cooperatives such as Cofinet.

Cofinet is a family business of coffee farmers and exporters with a history of more than 80 years. Now the company is headed by brothers Carlos and Felipe Arcila. In 2015, they began to grow, buy and export special cheese to other countries of the world. Special attention is paid here to alternative ferments. At the Cofinet farms and at the La Pradera processing center, the brothers experiment with exotic varieties, achieving unique profiles new to Colombian coffee.

Cofinet represents and supports a large number of Colombian specialty producers, encouraging direct relationships between farmers and roasters worldwide. In addition, they have developed 4 programs focused on supporting women who make additional efforts for coffee, as well as educational events and productions conduct cuppings