Gilma Gutierrez

Introducing Gilma Rosa Gutierrez, a dedicated coffee grower who, along with her husband Raul Duran, manages the La Esperanza farm. Located in the Planadas municipality of Tolima, in the Jordan hamlet, the farm sits at an elevation of 1,600 meters (about 5249.34 ft) above sea level. La Esperanza spans five hectares, cultivating various coffee varieties such as Caturra, Colombia, and Castillo since its founding in 1980.

La Esperanza produces washed coffee using a meticulous process. The farm ensures that cherries are picked when ripe and left in cherry for 24 hours. They then remove the shell without water, allowing the beans to ferment in a tank for 24 hours. The coffee undergoes three washes, drains in tulas (bags that allow water to percolate), and then the wet coffee is spread in a raised platform dryer. The drying process takes between 15 and 20 days (about 3 weeks), depending on the weather. La Esperanza has two harvest seasons: April-May-June and October-November-December.

After acquiring land bordering her husband’s property, Gilma began coffee farming with the help of her husband. Their goal has always been to produce specialty coffee and gain recognition in other countries for the quality of their product. They are excited about the prospect of joining the Fairfield Single Origin project, which would provide them with the opportunity to achieve their dreams.

We trust that this detailed information provides a clear understanding of the traceability and passion behind the exceptional coffee produced at La Esperanza farm.