Colombia Hugo Melo

Roast Level: Light

Flavor Notes: Lemon, Molasses, Bergamot

Farm: Finca El Renacer

Varietals: Caturra, Colombia, Caturra Chiroso

Processing Method: Extended Fermentation & Fully Washed

Meet Hugo and his family—three generations deep in the craft of coffee farming—working the land on the quiet outskirts of Alto del Obispo in Huila, Colombia. Alongside his brother-in-law, Yamid, Hugo tends to the coffee trees with care, ensuring every step of the process is done with intention.

In 2022, they took a bold step, pruning their trees to ward off pests and disease—a move that set them up for stronger harvests down the line. Sustainability isn’t just a buzzword here; Hugo and Yamid make their own organic fertilizer from compost, feeding the soil with minerals like potassium to keep their trees thriving. The result? A rich, fertile farm at El Renacer, paired with high-altitude conditions that bring out complex, layered flavors in every bean.

After harvest, they meticulously process their cherries—floating out the unripe ones, pre-fermenting, washing, fermenting again, and then slow-drying them for nearly a month. The result is something special: a coffee bursting with deep, nuanced flavors—lemon, molasses, bergamot, dark chocolate, and fig. Every cup tells the story of their dedication, from farm to mug.