Willyan Rojas

We are very happy to introduce Willyan Rojas to our Farmers series! This year’s coffee is a washed Pink Bourbon from his farm Finca La Montañita in Huila, Colombia. A fresh and vibrant coffee with flavours of passion fruit, crisp pomelo, and heavy floral notes reminiscent of jasmine and lilac. Willyan comes from a family of coffee producers and started his own farm, Finca La Montañita, in the mid-90s. But it wasn’t until the late 2000s that he began focusing on specialty coffee instead of conventional coffee production. To develop the quality of his coffee, he travelled to other farms across Colombia’s coffee regions and deepened his understanding of how farming, harvesting, and processing affect the final cup. The long-term work with research and development is truly reflected in this coffee. From the careful picking to the washed process, the cup feels clean, intense, and very lively, with a clear expression of both fruit and floral aromatics. An important part of this development has also been the collaboration with Caravela Coffee and their PECA program - Programa de Educación a Caficultores - where producers receive support in areas such as farming, processing methods, and quality. The program is built on long-term relationships and practical work directly on the farms, helping producers improve both quality and sustainability based on their own conditions and challenges. Pink Bourbon is also a variety that truly thrives at high altitudes in Huila. The combination of altitude, climate, and the washed process gives the coffee its vibrant acidity, intense floral character, and fresh fruitiness. For us, it feels especially exciting to work with Willyan for the first time. This coffee is a great example of how careful work from farming to processing can truly be experienced in the cup. Coffee Facts Producer: Willyan Rojas Zambrano Origin: Pitalito, Huila - Colombia Farm: Finca La Montañita Altitude: 1750 m.a.s.l. Variety: Pink Bourbon Process: Washed Flavours: Fresh and bright, with flavours of juicy passion fruit, crispy pomelo, and a scent of heavy florals