Colombia Las Nieves – Elvin Daza (Washed)

Description

51Experience the flavours of the Perijá mountains with this beautifully crafted coffee from Finca Las Nieves, home to over 200,000 coffee plants and managed with exceptional care by producer Elvin Daza.

Grown between 1,700 and 1,900 masl, this washed “Colombia” variety delivers clarity, sweetness, and a structured cup. All cherries are picked entirely by hand, allowing Elvin to select only the ripest fruit and unlock the best characteristics of his harvest.

Tasting Notes

• Chocolate
• Almond
• Sweet & clean finish
• Orange leaf aromatics
• Hints of stone fruits

Producer Story

Elvin Daza is a dedicated grower from the Perijá region, an area known for high elevations and rich biodiversity. At Finca Las Nieves, he cultivates multiple varieties — including Caturra, Cenicafé 1, Castillo, and Colombia F6  using careful, quality-focused processing methods. His commitment to selective hand-picking and traditional washed processing results in a consistently elegant and expressive coffee.

Why We Love it

This washed Colombian coffee from Elvin Daza at Finca Las Nieves (Perijá, 1,700–1,900 masl) is fully depulped, fermented, washed, and dried to bring out its natural sweetness and crisp acidity. Hand-picked for quality, this “Colombia” variety offers a comforting mix of chocolate and almond, lifted by orange leaf aromatics and subtle stone fruit notes. With multiple varieties grown on the farm  including Caturra, Cenicafé 1, Castillo, and Colombia F6  Elvin’s focus on careful processing and selective harvesting results in a balanced, versatile coffee that shines as both filter and espresso.