Las Palmas – Colombia
A clean and balanced medium roast from the lush mountains of Huila. Producer Chalo Fernadnez is one of our oldest, dearest friends with a fanbase who eagerly await his every harvest. Expect sugarcane sweetness, caramel creaminess, and a warm familiarity with every sip.
Pickup available at Wagstaff Warehouse
Usually ready in 24 hours
Las Palmas – Colombia
300g / Whole bean
Wagstaff Warehouse
50 Wagstaff Drive
Toronto ON M4L 3W9
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VARIETAL
Castillo
PROCESS
Washed
ALTITUDE
1550m
Origin
Paicol, Huila, Colombia
People & Place
Chalo Fernandez, Las Palmas
Chalo Fernandez is a fifth generation, quality-focused specialty coffee farmer. His family has been producing coffee for over 150 years, and his company – aptly named Chalo’s Coffee – is 100% family owned and operated. Chalo can often be found visiting the roastery and speaks passionately about the importance of direct trade relationships, sustainability, and supporting his vibrant community in Huila.
The Land
Huila, Colombia
Huila is a mountainous department in the southwest of Colombia that enjoy two harvests per year: the main harvest (April - June) and the smaller Mitaca fly crop (September - November). Coffees grow between 1,450 and 2,000 metres above sea level, including Castillo, Caturra, Pink Bourbon, Pacamara, and many other varieties. Huila is also a leader in the fight against climate change. Plan Huila 2050 is the first comprehensive climate change plan for a department in Colombia.