ELEICER GUATIN | Colombia | Washed

Don Eleicer Guatín Chito was born in the village of Los Pinos, where he spent his childhood working alongside his parents in the cultivation of corn, peas, beans, and later coffee. Daily life revolved around agricultural work, long walks to school, and household responsibilities that shaped his understanding of rural life from an early age. After his family relocated to La Argentina, he continued his education while helping his father on the farm, gradually developing a deeper connection to coffee cultivation.


At twelve years old, Don Eleicer received a small plot of land from his father, an early sign of trust and responsibility. Following his military service, he returned to farming and invested his savings in coffee production. Together with his wife, he established a home and continued expanding his agricultural project. Over time, he became increasingly involved in specialty coffee, seeing it as an opportunity to create greater value and long-term sustainability for his family and farm.


Today, Don Eleicer cultivates Pink Bourbon on Finca El Jardín in La Palmita, San Agustín, Huila. The 4.5-hectare farm sits at 1,980 meters above sea level, with two hectares dedicated to coffee. Ripe cherries are selectively harvested every three weeks, fermented for twelve hours before pulping, followed by a thirty-six-hour second fermentation and a drying period of fifteen to twenty days. This lot reflects years of investment, persistence, and Don Eleicer's commitment to building a future through quality-focused coffee production.

Farmgate price:

COP$3,700,000 per carga parchment

National farmgate price (avg.):

COP$2,800,000 per carga

FOB Price: 10,86€/kg

We paid: 14,50€/kg

Roasted Cost: 17,09€/KG