La Plata Women's Project

This vibrant lot opens with a rich burst of boozy cherry, reminiscent of macerated cherries or cherry liqueur. This develops into a strawberry jam and ripe red fruit flavour. There is also a subtle sweet funk and rich panela sugar sweetness bringing complexity without overpowering. There is a wine-like acidity that carries the fruity notes to the finish resulting in a elegant and beautifully layered cup. Tucked into the lush mountains of La Plata in Huila, CoAgroBrisas is more than a cooperative, it’s a community built around coffee, resilience, and shared progress. Here, 156 producers work side by side across 870 hectares of coffee farmland, united by a belief that great coffee begins with strong relationships and shared knowledge. CoAgroBrisas was founded with a simple but powerful purpose: to provide farmers with the technical support, infrastructure, and collective strength needed to improve both coffee quality and quality of life. Through hands-on agronomic training, shared learning, and ongoing technical assistance, producers refine their craft year after year. The cooperative also offers drying facilities for farmers who may not have the infrastructure at home, ensuring every lot reaches its full potential. What truly sets CoAgroBrisas apart is its collaborative spirit. Members cup their coffees together, learn together, and sell together, combining their volumes to access better markets and stronger prices. At the heart of the cooperative is a dedicated women’s program supporting 33 female coffee growers who farm around 100 hectares of land and produce an impressive 235,000 kilograms of parchment coffee each year. This initiative goes beyond production, it’s about empowerment. Through a partnership with the Colombian Coffee Growers Federation, coffees produced by these women receive a premium paid directly into their bank accounts, encouraging financial independence, confident business management, and long-term sustainability within their communities. Harvest season runs from May to July, when the main crop is carefully picked at peak ripeness. A smaller mid-crop, known locally as the mitaca, follows from October to December. Across both harvests, CoAgroBrisas collectively produces around 1.1 million kilograms of parchment coffee annually - a reflection of both scale and dedication. Every cup from CoAgroBrisas carries the character of Huila’s fertile landscape and the commitment of a cooperative that believes in lifting one another up. This is Colombian coffee rooted in community, crafted with care, and driven by purpose.