La Floresta - Colombia

Origin: Colombia, Huila, El Gigante
Producer: Edwin Leon
Process: Semi Washed
Variety: Chiroso

Taste Like:  Violet, Lime, Blackberry Componte, Panela, Honey

In the mountains of Gigante, Huila, in the village of Alto 

Corozal, lies La Floresta, the farm of Edwin Yovani León. 

More than a place of production, it is the result of a story 

shaped by resilience, family, and transformation. Edwin 

and his family arrived in this region after being displaced 

by violence in Caquetá. It was here, in the midst of a new 

beginning, that coee became their path forward.

Over the years, Edwin has built his knowledge through 

hands-on experience, learning how to harvest, process, 

and truly understand coee. Today, alongside his wife 

and children, he leads every stage of the process. From 

carefully selecting ripe cherries to controlled fermentation 

in sealed tanks without water for 24 to 30 hours, each 

decision is made to highlight quality. The coee is then 

dried in raised, covered structures, where it rests for six to 

ten days depending on the climate.

At La Floresta, coee grows alongside plantain, which also serves as shade, reflecting a farm in constant 

evolution. Through specialty coee, Edwin has found not only better prices but also a deeper 

understanding of his product and its value.

For him, the greatest pride lies in turning his story into an opportunity, a farm that represents stability, 

learning, and a future built with purpose.