Linarco Rodriguez

Origin: Colombia

Farm/Region: Betania Farm - Huila

Tasting Notes: Apricot, Nashi Pear & Toffee

Producer: Linarco Rodriguez

Varietal: Caturra

Processing: Washed

Altitude: 2000 MASL

Recommended Recipe: 20-22g in/40-44g out/27-30 secs

About The Coffee:  Betania Farm is part of a network of 117 smallholder producers in southern Huila, working together to produce high-quality coffee while protecting the land and maintaining traditional farming practices.

The group shares infrastructure including a cupping laboratory, drying stations and centralised warehouses, allowing producers to improve quality while maintaining full traceability.

At the heart of the community is Don Linarco, known as “Don Lino,” whose deep agricultural knowledge and commitment to innovation have helped raise standards across the region. His work spans selective harvesting, fermentation and drying, while also supporting younger growers and promoting responsible farming practices within the community.

This single-origin offering from Axil Coffee Roasters showcases the work of producer Linarco Rodriguez in the Colombia · Huila region. Grown at 2000 masl, this lot features the Caturra varietal, a plant widely recognized for its adaptability and potential for high-quality cup profiles. By utilizing a washed process, the producer emphasizes the inherent clarity and brightness of the bean, allowing the specific characteristics of the Huila terroir to remain at the forefront.

In the cup, this coffee presents a nuanced profile of apricot, Nashi pear, and toffee. While washed coffees are often celebrated for their clean acidity and refined structure, the specific interplay of these notes can be further explored using a flavor wheel to identify the subtle complexities present in each brew. This selection highlights the meticulous cultivation practices of Linarco Rodriguez and the consistent roasting standards maintained by the team at Axil.