SPECIALTY GREEN COFFEE MICRO-LOTS
Subject: Supply of high-end raw material for artisanal roasting.
More than a drink, an experience.
At Finca Cafetera Don Manuel, we do not merely sell beans; we deliver the result of a meticulous process that honors every stage, from the farm of origin to the final cup. Our proposition focuses on elevating the quality standard of your current offering, ensuring freshness and complete traceability.
Our Value Proposition
• Selected Origin: 100% Arabica coffee from Finca Don Manuel in Santa Rosa de Cabal, grown at 1,750 meters above sea level.
• Cupping Score: Selected lots with an SCAA score between 84.25 and 87 points.
• Sustainability: We produce our own coffee and ensure fair pay for our workers.
• Regenerative coffee farming practices: No deforestation has taken place for coffee cultivation.
Product Portfolio:
• Classic Profile: Notes of almond, caramel, vanilla, and nuts (Ideal for espresso and milk-based drinks).
• Exotic Profile: Lemongrass, citronella, and fruity notes with medium citrus acidity; melon, caramel, and almond notes with medium citrus acidity characteristic of the Honey process (Ideal for filter brewing methods).
• Limited Editions: Seasonal micro-lots featuring distinct processing methods (Honey and Natural).
• When selling green coffee, the key differentiator lies in radical traceability and the ability to purchase small volumes without the commitment of buying industrial-sized sacks.
Available Selection
Lot
Variety
Process
Sensory Profile
SCA
“EL Rosario”
Geisha
Washed
Lemongrass, citronella, fruity notes
88,25
“Don Manuel”
Castillo
Red Honey
Melon, caramel, and almonds
85
“Don Manuel”
Supremo
Washed
Almond, caramel, vanilla, and nuts
85,25
Benefits of Collaboration:
1. Fresh and Stabilized: Beans rested properly in parchment before milling to stabilize the embryo, with 10–12% moisture content.
2. Continuity: Option to reserve future harvests to ensure a consistent profile year-round.
3. Genuine Sustainability: We guarantee full traceability—covering variety, lot, harvest date, and farm—because we are the growers and producers of the coffee we offer.
4. Commitment to Origin and Human Well-being: At Finca Don Manuel, we understand that excellence in the cup begins with dignity in the field. Consequently, these coffees ensure fair wages for workers and pickers—paid 20% above the regional average per kilo harvested—as well as decent housing for our staff and employment opportunities for local rural residents, thereby helping to prevent mass migration of the farming community.
Small-Quantity Sales Model:
We understand that specialty roasting requires precision. That is why we have designed flexible formats:
• Trial Format: 2 kg bags (ideal for initial roast profiles).
• Micro-Roaster Format: 5 kg and 10 kg bags.
• Pro Packaging: 35 kg packs featuring UV-protective GrainPro liners to prevent bean oxidation and preserve freshness and moisture content during air transport.
• This offering is aimed at micro-roasters, cupping labs, and home roasting enthusiasts who value the freshness of micro-lots.
Logistics and Courier Shipping:
Our operations are optimized for shipping small quantities under the National Coffee Growers Federation’s (FNC) simplified scheme:
• Packaging: Bags of [e.g., 5kg / 12kg / 35kg] with GrainPro protection to preserve bean freshness and moisture levels.
• Delivery time: 1 to 2 weeks via DHL Express / FedEx.
• Documentation included: Commercial invoice, FNC transit document, Quality Certificate, and Certificate of Origin issued by the milling facility.
Terms of Sale (Incoterms):
DAP (Delivered at Place): The price includes transport to your facilities. Local duties and taxes at the destination are the buyer’s responsibility (if applicable under the prevailing free trade agreement).
POUND PRICE IN COLOMBIAN PESOS
Pound of export-grade green coffee Geisha
$60.000
Pound of export-grade green coffee Supremo / Colombia
$24.280
Pound of export-grade green coffee Castillo / Cenicafé
$23.310
Pound green coffee Natural process
$32.526
Pound green coffee Honey process
$30.819
35 kg GrainPro bag for green coffee packaging
$16.500
You might be wondering, "Why Don Manuel?"
Because Manuel was the maternal grandfather—a man who grew coffee and worked as a muleteer in the Santa Rosa de Cabal region during the 1930s. He is remembered for his entrepreneurial spirit and the kindness he and Ana Maria showed in their home; everyone was welcome, and anyone in need of hospitality found it there.
Liliam CORTES RINCON
Administrator
Don Manuel's granddaughter
Thierry OLIVIER
Export Infrastructure
The Frenchman who loves coffee
Juan-José Jaramillo
Preparation and brewing of coffee at the farm.
Felipe
Agronomist – Santa Rosa de Cabal Coffee Growers' Federation