SUPER EXOTIC Colombian Honey + Wine Yeast Experimental By Jairo Arcila

SUPER EXOTIC

Colombian Honey + Wine Yeast Experimental By Jairo Arcila

LOCATION- Colombia Santa Monica Farm 

VARIETAL- Castillio

ALTITUDE- 1450-1500 MASL

Taste notes -Citrus, Lemon Sherbert, Ripe Toffee Apple

Jairo Arcila is a third-generation coffee grower from Quindio, Colombia. He is married to Luz Helena Salazar and they have two
children together, Carlos and Felipe Arcila, who are the co- founders of Cofinet. Jairo’s first job was at Colombia’s second-largest
exporter, working as their Mill Manager for over 40 years until his retirement in 2019. Jairo bought his first coffee farm, Finca La
Esmeralda, in 1987 and this is where he planted his first Caturra lot. He was fortunate enough to earn money by producing coffee on
his farm in addition to working full time.
Using his savings, Jairo slowly managed to purchase five additional farms. After Esmeralda came Villarazo, Mazatlan, Santa Monica,
Maracay and then Buenos Aires. During the harvest period, Jairo is able to provide a number of jobs to locals which has a significant
economic impact on their community.
Jairo has received great advice and guidance from his sons who are now experts in producing Specialty Coffee. With their help, Jairo
has greatly improved the picking, sorting, and processing of his coffees. His sons have also guided Jairo in the production of exotic
varieties. He now grows varieties like Pink Bourbon, Java, Papayo ,and Gesha growing across all his farms. The guidance from his
sons has empowered Jairo and given him the tools needed to produce fantastic coffees with amazing flavour profiles.
Besides coffee, Jairo also grows other agricultural products on his farms such as mandarin, orange, plantain, and banana. Jairo enjoys
starting the day with a really good breakfast! But most importantly, he enjoys spending time with his family.