Colombia Villamaria Decaf Nº 282

The Villamaría processing station, known as Jamaica, was chosen for its ideal altitude and climate, perfect for drying coffee. Farmers from surrounding villages deliver their cherries here to be washed and dried.

The station’s growth has positively impacted nearby communities like Villarazo, La Batea, and Corozal. Colombian farmers have long faced broken promises of better prices from large institutions, leading to mistrust. However, Jamaica has built trust by consistently supporting local farmers.

With our export partner, Raw Material, and Rave Coffee, farmers receive better prices and reduced labour by selling cherries rather than processed parchment. The station’s coffees, known for exceptional flavours, are gaining demand, further increasing farmer returns.

Location and Decaffeination

Villamaría is in Caldas, near Manizales, and benefits from natural resources like the Chinchiná River.

After handpicking and sorting, cherries are pulped, washed, and dried. They then undergo sugarcane decaffeination, a process using ethyl acetate (EA), a compound found in fermented fruits. The EA is made from local sugarcane in Palmira, fermented in the waters of the Nevado del Ruiz volcano, near Villamaría.

This natural decaf process preserves the coffee’s outstanding flavours, offering farmers better livelihoods and roasters exceptional quality.