Coffee Description
José Ilder has been working with coffee his whole life, starting as a picker in Huila, traveling from farm to farm. His enthusiasm for the work and attention to detail led him to be recognized by farm owners, eventually paving the way for him to profit share from harvests he managed and purchase his own farm. We are incredibly proud to share his coffee for the first time. The cup is simply exceptional, with notes of mango, cola, and blackberry.
Roast Level from the Roaster
Refers to the roast level in comparison with other coffees from the roaster
Light/Medium
Variety
Colombia
Process
Washed
Elevation
1500 masl
Region
Huila
About Jose Ilder of Colombia
José Ilder left home as an adolescent and found work picking cherries on farms throughout the fertile growing region of Huila. Not knowing where his work was leading him, José worked hard and found himself falling in love with coffee. During this challenging time of demanding work, he witnessed how poorly many farm owners treated him and the other pickers, and he became determined to own his own farm one day. Despite his frustrations, José continued to approach his work with enthusiasm, which resulted in gaining the attention of farm owners. This led to the opportunity to negotiate agreements with owners to split earnings from harvests that he was overseeing. He saved his money, managed it well, and realized his dream of purchasing a farm. He is now a proud farm owner, working the land alongside his wife and children. Reflecting on his opportunities, he has adopted a similar model for his children, sharing the earnings so they can save for their own farm one day. "I've never intended to be anything other than a coffee farmer," says José Ilder. “I began with coffee, and that's how I plan to spend my final days."
Huila, Colombia
Coffea Roasterie
Coffea Roasterie launched their flagship location and roasting program in 2009 with the mission to source, roast, brew and serve coffee without compromise. Since that time, they’ve expanded their presence in Sioux Falls, South Dakota with three additional retail cafes and a growing wholesale/cafe partner program in the region.
Coffea’s goal is to bridge the gap between coffee farmer and coffee drinker; to help coffee lovers know the farm, farmer, and process so that they get more than just a cup of coffee. The folks at Coffea do what they do because they love coffee, and the role that Specialty coffee plays in the world. Coffea Roasterie is passionate about creating community through the people and stories that connect us all.
