Doña Raquel is the second generation in her family to work in coffee. Her father was one of the first coffee growers in the municipality.

In Colombia, extreme weather conditions can be a significant challenge—there may be too much rain or intense heat. During the last harvest, the El Niño phenomenon occurred, bringing intense heat. Interestingly, this phenomenon helped improve the quantity of coffee that could be collected.

She grows her coffee with great love, always thinking about the consumer. Her greatest wish is for that person to enjoy something truly delicious, as that is what she is most passionate about. She and her family put their heart and soul, patience, and dedication into their work, while implementing good practices to ensure the quality of their coffee. Additionally, Doña Raquel supports sustainable practices to minimize environmental impact and contribute positively to her community.

In the morning, Doña Raquel takes care of her pets, including guinea pigs and chickens. Then, she heads to the warehouse, which serves as her office, to handle paperwork, while her husband takes care of the farm’s tasks. In the afternoons, she returns to the farm to oversee the cultivation, ensuring that everything is done correctly in the processes. She emphasizes that the harvesters on the farm are a group of women she works closely with, who are essential to her operation because they know how to pick only the right cherries. At the end of the day, when she gets home, she and her husband monitor the entire coffee process to make the most of it and minimize waste.

Personally, for Doña Raquel, community comes first. She is deeply committed to ensuring that other coffee growers have the same opportunities to advance with their coffee and improve every day. She wants people to recognize the hard work that so many put into coffee and find ways to contribute to that effort. It’s not just about financial support but also about sharing knowledge and providing training to grow together.

She carries her passion for coffee in her blood; for Doña Raquel, it’s a family legacy. Having the opportunity to transform the lives of many people through coffee, while also protecting the environment and the place where everyone lives, is essential to her. This has become her greatest motivation to continue working each day with dedication and purpose.

Absolutely! That’s exactly what she hopes for—for customers to feel inspired to visit her, meet her family, the community, and the farm. It would make her incredibly happy to welcome them and share her world with them.

We sell not just to consumers but to the industry, which often looks at what we buy and tries to buy it too, benefiting everyone. Farms should be places where life thrives, vibrant spaces where a unique experience can be lived.