REGION - Palestina,Huila

PRODUCERS - Yulieth Mora

ALTITUDE - 1.680 M.A.S.L.

PROCESSING - Natural 48 Hour Fermentation

VARIETY - Pink Bourbon

TASTING NOTES - Floral, Apricot jam and Mango

Producer Info

Villa Pastora farm, located in the municipality of Palestina, Huila, was acquired in the 1980s by Mrs. Pastora Anacona, Yulieth and Gerson’s paternal grandmother.

She initiated the coffee tradition on the farm by plantingthe first coffee trees. Since then, this passion for

coffee has been passed down through the Mora Ortega family, now in its third generation of coffee growers.

The farm, named after its founder, represents the hard work and dedication of the family,who have focused on producing differentiated,

high-quality coffees. Álvaro Mora, Yulieth’sfather, has been a central figure in maintaining and expanding this legacy.

The farm serves as a tribute to Álvaro’s mother, who first planted the seeds that would grow into a thriving coffee business.

Run as a family effort, Villa Pastora employs sustainable methods and prioritises product quality.

Álvaro seeks recognition from consumers for the care and passion invested in each cup of coffee. He believes in the importance of quality.

Lot Info

Villa Pastora is not only a place of production but also a hub of community support.

The farm employs about eight people from the area and offers fermentation advice, as well

as drying services for other coffee growers who lack proper infrastructure. Álvaro has

formed partnerships, such as his participation in the Delagua project, to expand the farm’s

reach and impact. These collaborations help in sharing the family’s coffee with a broader

audience and contribute to the local economy.

After harvest, this coffee undergoes oxidation for 48 hours. It rests for another 48 hours in

fermentation in sealed tanks. It is then moved to a mechanical dryer for 8 hours, followed

by 14 days in a drying shed.

Yulieth and the family are a bridge between the local community and international buyers.

They buy cherry from their neighboUrs to carefully process, and they also sell their own

farm’s coffee. Some of the coffee is washed, but their specialty is carefully processed

naturals. They cup every lot to ensure quality and learn more about processing.