About the producer

Alexander Vargas is a well-known name in the municipality of Palestina, specifically  in the Los Olivos village. From a very young age, Alexander has been immersed in the  world of coffee. At the age of 15, he began his journey in coffee farming, following in the  footsteps of his parents, who were also coffee producers on the family farm. This tradition  of cultivating coffee has not only been maintained but has evolved significantly over the  decades.

At the age of 20, Alexander decided to take a step further in his career as a coffee  grower, dedicating himself to the production of specialty coffees. This decision marked  the beginning of a 20-year trajectory in which he has perfected his technique and  experimented with various varieties and processes. His passion for coffee is evident in  every aspect of his work, from planting to the drying process.

Alexander has been a national finalist in the Cup of Excellence on four occasions, a  testament to the quality of his coffee. Diversifying crops is also a strategy that Alexander has adopted to keep the farm  productive throughout the year. In the high part of the farm, he cultivates dragon fruit  on approximately two hectares. This crop not only adds variety to his products but also  provides him with a complementary activity during periods when coffee production  decreases.

About the process

This coffee is fermented in an anaerobic environment for 36 hours. It is then washed  and placed on raised beds to dry for 15 days. At La Piragua Coffee farm, Alexander has  implemented variations of both the washed and natural processes, all with meticulous  care at every stage of the process.