Fidela Explore
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Delivery Options
Every month you get the opportunity to taste two different coffees.
As a 1x 250g subscriber you will receive the roasters choice
As a 2 x 250g subscriber you will receive one of each coffee
As a 4 x 250g subscriber you will receive two of each coffee
Coffee Information
EL PRADO
Origin
From the hills of La Unión, Nariño, at 1,750 metres, Finca El Prado is run by Sandro Chávez García on a family plot known as El Guayabillo. Here he cultivates Cenicafé 1 and F7 varieties, producing coffee shaped by altitude, dedication, and resilience.
Grower
Sandro began working in coffee at just 11 years old. Today, alongside his siblings and mother, he manages every step of the process, from selective picking to drying. His story is one of perseverance, facing climate challenges with a constant drive to learn and improve.
Processing
Ripe cherries undergo 19 hours of in-cherry fermentation, followed by 30 hours of dry fermentation before washing. Drying takes place over 1–8 days, depending on weather conditions.
Sustainability & Aspirations
Sandro actively explores new cultivation methods such as advanced pruning and organic fertilisers. He dreams of one day owning his own farm, where he can further innovate and build a more autonomous future.
Cup Profile
A clean, bright cup with lively acidity, gentle sweetness, and balance—reflecting both the land and Sandro’s commitment to quality.
LA ITALIA
Origin
Grown at 1,550 metres in La Betulia, La Unión, Nariño, Finca La Italia covers three hectares, including a prized block of around 600 Bourbon Sidra trees.
Grower
Producer Gabriel Rey, together with his wife and children, leads the farm. Family involvement is central, particularly in careful drying to achieve uniformity and consistency.
Processing
Following traditional washed processing, cherries are hand-selected for ripeness, depulped, fermented in tanks, washed in clean water, and dried on patios under the sun.
Community & Harvest
At peak harvest, up to 20 workers join the family, ensuring only ripe cherries are picked. The farm’s infrastructure, from washing channels to drying patios, is designed to safeguard flavour and quality.
Cup Profile
Expect elegant floral aromatics, medium body, and a bright, panela-like sweetness, with vibrant acidity that highlights the character of Bourbon Sidra at this altitude.
