Colombia Luis Anibal Yirgacheffe Filter - Special Release

by Rumble Coffee Roasters

Juicy berry fruits and red grape acidity with soft vanilla and florals. Luis Anibal Calderon’s specialty coffee, grown at his Villa Betulia farm, is a triumph of persistence and passion. His journey, from the brink of closure to a beacon of exotic coffee varietals (including this Yirgacheffe), is a testament to his commitment. Yirgacheffe is the most famous coffee region in Ethiopia. While we’re not entirely sure how Luis got his hands on this variety, we’re certainly glad he did. It displays all the characteristics of an Ethiopian-grown coffee, enhanced by the expert processing skills of one of Colombia’s finest producers. In 2011, Luis faced the possibility of losing his farm to foreclosure. His main income source was selling coffee on the C-market, where the prices barely covered production costs and loan repayments for the land he had purchased to expand his farm. In search of a solution, Luis turned to his local Specialty Coffee Association. Although their offer to pay 15% above t