Ancestral Coffee – 250 g

250 g                               Roast: Medium

Arabic Coffee                    Variety: Castillo

Processing method: Washed with double fermentation

Producer: Harold Augusto Andrade

Region of Origen: Valle del Cauca – Roldanillo

El Horizonte farm

Elevation: 1650 masl

Expect tasting notes like Panela (raw sugar), red fruits, hazelnut, nutmeg and caramel

Aroma: Citrus, red fruits, Dark Chocolate, Panela (raw sugar)

Acidity: Smooth Citrus intensity

Recommended Brew Method: Chemex, V-60, Coffee machine, cold brew, French Press, AeroPress

Year-long Edition

Ancestral Coffee – La Reserva 22 Crown Jewel

Recognized as Colombia’s traditional coffee and celebrated worldwide for its smooth, balanced flavors and distinctive notes, Ancestral Coffee is the crown jewel of La Reserva 22. Cultivated with care and tradition, it carries the legacy of four generations of Colombian coffee farmers, preserving their ancestral knowledge, artisanal techniques, and passion for specialty coffee.

Every cup tells a story, a journey through time and taste from the sustainably grown coffee from the horizonte farm of Colombia to your cup. Experience the richness of premium, hand-processed coffee that honors tradition while elevating it, offering smooth, balanced, and distinctive flavors that make each sip unforgettable.

Harold Andrade, a fourth-generation coffee grower, has spent his life immersed in the world of Colombian coffee cultivation and specialty coffee production. For Harold, coffee is an endless universe of discovery. His deep respect for sustainable farming and natural resource conservation is reflected in every corner of El Horizonte Farm, which is being transformed into a thriving coffee agroecosystem and recognized as a valuable natural reserve.

At El Horizonte, all byproducts of coffee production—such as husks from pulping are repurposed through vermiculture to create organic nutrients. These enrich the farm’s soils, ensuring sustainable coffee production that benefits both present and future generations.

The farm is home to cedars, guamas, guayacanes, and walnut trees, providing shade for the coffee plantations, creating habitats for birds and wildlife, protecting the soil, and preserving water sources. Each cultivated hectare includes about 70 shade trees, while protective forest areas have been expanded to reinforce Harold’s commitment to sustainability.

Processing Method

Ancestral Coffee

The harvested coffee undergoes a careful selection and processing method to ensure the highest quality specialty coffee.

1. Floatation process: Coffee cherries are floated to remove low-density beans and impurities.

2. Fermentation: Ripe cherries are fermented under shade for 15 days, then peeled and fermented for an additional 10 days, totaling 600 hours of precise fermentation.

3. Washing and drying: After fermentation, the beans are gently washed and sun-dried on parabolic drying beds for 15 days, producing Ancestral Coffee, a unique expression of Colombian flavor.

Through this meticulous process, Harold Andrade and El Horizonte Farm deliver premium Colombian coffee that reflects care, tradition, and sustainability—from the farm to your cup.