Direct Trade Coffee - Botero Coffee - Our Mission
At Botero Coffee, our mission is to bring the finest specialty coffee from Quindio, Colombia, to the American market while making a positive impact on the communities we source our coffee from. We are dedicated to fostering sustainable practices and ensuring that our farmers receive fair compensation, with a commitment to paying a minimum of 5% above market rates for coffee fruit.
By establishing and expanding our coffee mill in Colombia, we are continuing to create valuable industry jobs within the community. We also strive to empower women by providing childcare services, enabling them to pursue employment opportunities that might otherwise be out of reach.
At Botero Coffee, we believe that by investing in the people and places behind our coffee, we can deliver a superior product that not only delights our customers but also supports the growth and well-being of our partner communities.
Simón Camilo
We met Simon in the town of Barcelona after our head of logistics, Erik, was working out at the gym. They started chatting about what in the hell an American was doing there and who had the best bench press technique.
Simon had a passion for making excellent coffee but needed technical assistance to achieve his goals. He was eager to take our advice and expertise to elevate his coffee to the next level. Having already begun renovating his farm and possessing a refined palate, he had a strong foundation to build upon.
The farm sits at an altitude of 1,500 meters above sea level, providing ideal growing conditions for his coffee trees. Simon's dedication to quality is evident in every aspect of his operation, from careful plant selection to meticulous processing methods. Being close to our mill allows us to work closely with him on developing new processing techniques and ensuring consistent quality.
Simon has been selling his first lots of coffee to local national buyers and is excited for us to facilitate buying all of his coffee production moving forward. This will help fulfill our own branded Botero Coffee roasted coffee needs and supply our green coffee buyers.
For the next harvest, he's implementing new fermentation protocols using our equipment and methods, including honey process and carbonic maceration natural process, to develop microlots from his typical washed coffee. His farm is uniquely situated between two water sources—a river and a stream—and sits on a beautiful old family plot just 20 minutes from our mill.
Try both roasts of Simón's Coffee In our
Simón Bundle
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