Rigoberto Herrera

Back in 2012, three of Rigoberto's coffees finished in the top 10 in the Roaster's Guild Coffee of the Year Award. Rigo's fully washed gesha from Cerro Azul in particular was a standout at the competition and Andy, the founder of Sweet Bloom, was fortunate enough to be able to use this coffee in the 2012 US and World Brewers Cup Competition, taking 1st and 2nd place respectively. Sweet Bloom, may very well have never come to be without this special coffee and the support Rigo and his team provided.

Fast forward 14 years and Cerro Azul has been used by top competitors throughout the world winning multiple national titles. Producers all over Colombia witnessed Rigo's innovation and success with variety exploration and followed suit. Now, Colombia leads the world in the diversity of high quality exotic varieties.

It is always a huge honor to share this incredibly special coffee with you. This particular lot comes from Cafe Granja la Esperanza's competition line and is naturally processed. Naturally processed Cerro Azul gesha leads to big tropical and dark fruit flavors. It would be tough to fit all the tasting notes on one label, but expect everything from grape to pineapple to passion fruit and everything in-between. Loads of fruit, loads of sweetness in a deeply complex and satisfying cup. Enjoy, and as your drinking, tip your hat to one of the best producers in the world, Rigoberto Herrera!