Wholesale Colombia, Andrés Cardona

We Taste: Dark Chocolate, Strawberry, Boozy A gold standard example of a meticulously natural process coffee from Colombia. This coffee is a natural processed coffee. This is different from the washed process that is more common in Colombia. During the processing of the coffee cherries, the fruit remains intact with the seed throughout the entire drying process. The coffee is sorted to check for ripeness, and then dried on patios or raised beds while being constantly monitored and turned to prevent spoiling. The coffee cherries are then milled to separate, or “hull”, the now-dried fruit from the seeds. Natural coffees are known for their fruit-forward complexity, as the intact fruit lends its flavor to the seed during drying. PRODUCER: Andrés Cardona Region: Santa Bárbara, Antioquia, Colombia Andrés owns and operates his farm, constantly improving with modern machinery. He now buys cherries from neighbors to boost production while also helping his mentor, Felipe Trujillo, and overseeing his family’s farm. You won’t find a more driven farmer than Andrés. We’re inspired by Andrés—his kindness, hard work, and focus are unmatched. He’s deeply involved in the UVI Young Producer Program with Unblended and Ventolera, which helps young coffee growers build their businesses and see coffee farming as a promising career. We’re proud to support Andrés by purchasing his coffees and contributing to this mission. The Future is Young!