{"product_id":"finca-la-esmerelda","title":"Finca La Esmerelda","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003eProducer: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCesar Buesaquillo\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003eFarm: Finca La Esmerelda\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003eCountry: Colombia\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003eRegion: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBuenavista\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003eElevation: 1800 MASL\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003eVarietal: Chiroso\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003eProcess: Natural\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003eTaste: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBlue jelly beans, cereal milk \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-visibility-auto\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCesar Buesaquillo, along with his wife Maria and son Kevin, manages La Esmeralda, a 6-hectare farm nestled at 1,800 meters above sea level in Buenavista, Quindio. The family purchased the land roughly 20 years ago, building on a legacy where Cesar’s parents worked as coffee pickers and farm managers. Inspired by those early visits to various farms, Cesar developed a deep passion for coffee that drives their operations today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-visibility-auto\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the transition from traditional commodity farming to specialty coffee presented challenges, Cesar successfully pivoted by planting unique varieties like Pink Bourbon and Gesha. He now focuses heavily on experimenting with processing methods, believing that quality must be the industry's future priority. This shift was significantly aided by importer Cofinet, whose technical advice on adapting to the farm's specific soil conditions was instrumental in their success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-visibility-auto\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond the fields, the farm offers stunning views shaded by trees, alongside other crops like plantain, banana, and avocado. In his downtime, Cesar enjoys relaxing on the patio with his family, sharing meals and coffee while taking in the beautiful landscape they have cultivated together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-visibility-auto\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChiroso Variety\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-visibility-auto\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRediscovered in Colombia in the early 2000s, Chiroso remains a rare, localised variety. While once thought to be a Bourbon regression, recent science links it to Ethiopian landraces, though anecdotal evidence of Bourbon seedlings reverting to Chiroso traits keeps the debate alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-visibility-auto\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRenowned for its distinct cup profile, Chiroso offers a more aromatic experience than Bourbon or Caturra, characterised by floral notes, bright acidity, and a delicate, tea-like body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pink Lane Coffee","offers":[{"title":"250g \/ Beans","offer_id":56690237374850,"sku":null,"price":17.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g \/ Filter ground","offer_id":56690237407618,"sku":null,"price":17.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g \/ Cafetiere ground","offer_id":56690237440386,"sku":null,"price":17.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g \/ Espresso ground","offer_id":56690237473154,"sku":null,"price":17.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg \/ Beans","offer_id":56690237505922,"sku":null,"price":51.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg \/ Filter ground","offer_id":56690237538690,"sku":null,"price":51.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg \/ Cafetiere ground","offer_id":56690237571458,"sku":null,"price":51.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg \/ Espresso ground","offer_id":56690237604226,"sku":null,"price":51.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0095\/7631\/6979\/files\/FincaLaEsmeralda.png?v=1780578087","url":"https:\/\/www.pinklanecoffee.co.uk\/products\/finca-la-esmerelda","provider":"Pink Lane Coffee Collective","version":"1.0","type":"link"}