From the Vault | The Citrine, Colombia - Faber Pacheco

Producer Highlight | Faber Pacheco

A bright, structured expression from Cauca, Colombia.

This microlot comes from Faber Pacheco, a second-generation producer whose work is deeply rooted in family tradition. Coffee culture has been part of his family for generations, passed down from his great-grandparents, and remains central to how he and his family approach their land and work today.

Faber has spent the last 15 years working alongside his father gradually planting and developing exotic varietals, alongside continued experimentation with processing innovation. 

His goal is to build a fully self-sustaining farm, while actively developing a reforestation plan aimed at restoring biodiversity and creating a thriving ecosystem that could one day welcome birdwatchers to the farm.

Beyond production, Faber is also actively involved in the broader coffee community as a barista, roasting and processing instructor, where he helps guide and mentor the next generation of producers.

The farm itself sits at 1790 masl in Cauca and is highly diversified, with shade-grown systems including guamo, cedar, laurel, acacia, guadua, and more. Alongside coffee, the farm produces a wide range of crops including avocado, papaya, tangerine, plantain, sugar cane, yucca, and beans. This creates a resilient and integrated agricultural ecosystem.

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The Citrine 

Tasting Notes
Blood Orange · Honey · Juniper · Tangerine

This is a special lot from Faber Pacheco in Cauca, Colombia, selected for our Vault Series to highlight both exceptional producers and distinctive expressions of exotic coffees. It lot is a Colombia variety, known for its adaptability and its ability to produce structured, expressive cups when grown at high elevation.

Processed using a thermal shock / temperature shock method with interrupted drying, this coffee evokes amplified sweetness while maintaining precision and structure in the cup.

The result is a profile that opens with vivid citrus notes followed by layered honey sweetness and a subtle juniper note that adds herbal complexity. The finish is clean, bright, and structured.

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