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This optional donation match allows you to contribute alongside Bert’s Beans. 100% of funds from this add-on are donated by Bert’s Beans to the same organizations we support! Please refer to the Impact page to check out which organizations will receive the donation this quarter.

Your contribution is combined with our regular giving and donated directly by the business. While this add-on is not tax-deductible for customers, we’re grateful for your generosity and happy to recognize supporters when sharing impact updates (with permission).

The Farm

Located in the Planadas area of southern Tolima, Finca La Leona is a family-run farm managed by Laura Enciso and her father, Don Afranio Enciso. Their work at La Leona reflects years of dedication, resilience, and a shared commitment to building a sustainable family operation through coffee.

Tolima is a unique coffee-growing region, defined by steep mountain terrain, rich volcanic soils, and a climate shaped by warm days and cooler nights. These conditions slow cherry maturation, allowing sugars to develop more fully and resulting in coffees known for balance, sweetness, and a clean, structured cup profile.

At Finca La Leona, that regional character is shaped further through careful, hands-on production. This lot features the Caturra variety and is selectively harvested and thoughtfully processed to highlight clarity and approachability. The result is a coffee that works exceptionally well as a daily drinker—reliable, expressive, and easy to enjoy.

Colombia

Coffee is deeply woven into the cultural and economic fabric of Colombia. Introduced in the early 18th century, coffee quickly became more than an agricultural product—it became a livelihood, a point of pride, and a unifying force across rural communities. Over generations, Colombian families have passed down knowledge of growing, harvesting, and processing coffee, shaping the country into one of the most respected origins in the world.

Colombia’s geography plays a major role in its coffee identity. Stretching along the Andes Mountains, the country offers a wide range of elevations, microclimates, and soil types. Volcanic soils, steady rainfall, and consistent temperatures allow coffee to be grown year-round, often by smallholder farmers working steep hillsides by hand. These conditions contribute to Colombia’s reputation for producing coffees that are balanced, clean, and approachable, yet still expressive of place.

What truly defines Colombian coffee, however, is the people behind it. The majority of coffee is grown on small, family-run farms where attention to detail and consistency matter as much as yield. Selective hand-picking, careful washing, and meticulous drying are common practices, resulting in coffees known for clarity, sweetness, and reliability in the cup.

Today, Colombia remains one of the world’s leading specialty coffee producers, respected not only for quality but for the resilience of its farming communities. Despite challenges—from market volatility to climate pressures—coffee continues to be a cornerstone of rural life and a symbol of connection between land, people, and tradition.

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