Juan Felipe Ocampo

Juan Felipe Ocampo grew up in Ciudad Bolívar, Antioquia. He bought his farm in 2018 from traditional coffee growers who lacked knowledge about specialty coffee. The farm had been abandoned for more than three years with only 10 percent of the lots in production.
However, Juan Felipe saw potential in the high-altitude, fertile lands and revitalized this beautiful farm. The farm now has 60 hectares of productive land and grows more than 20 specialty coffee varieties. “La Reserva” is named for the nature reserve, where more than 70% of the land (340 hectares) is protected natural reserve, home to various species, including endangered Andean bears. The farm has two water sources used for production processes without contamination. The used water is cleaned before returning to its source.
Caturra Chiroso is a unique coffee variety that gained popularity in Colombia for its exceptional qualities. It was discovered in the Antioquia region, where farmers noticed its unique characteristics. Originating from the Caturra variety, Chiroso is known for its elongated beans and a flavor profile that includes bright acidity, floral notes, and pronounced sweetness. What makes Caturra Chiroso special is its resilience and adaptability to the climate and growing conditions.
For this lot, the cherries are harvested and taken to a wet mill to be sorted. Then, they are fermented whole inside bags for 36 hours, pulped and fermented anaerobically in 200-liter sealed containers for 96 hours before being dried for approximately 8 days.

Farm details:

Producer: Juan Felipe Ocampo

Farm/Co-op: La Reserva

Region: Antioquia

Country: Colombia

Altitude: 1900m

Process: Anaerobic Honey

Varietal: Caturra Chiroso

Flavor profile:

Taste: Blueberry, Yuzu, Melon

Acidity: High

Body: Medium Plus

Sweetness: Medium