Finca Sierra Morena

The story

Wilson Alba has lived and worked at Sierra Morena with his brother Jose for more than 15 years. SEY describes the farm as a consistent source of some of the roaster's finest Pink Bourbon from southern Huila.

Challenges

The farm previously faced quality consistency issues with its Pink Bourbon production, which required technical guidance from local processing stations to reduce defects. Additionally, the farm has navigated significant shifts in agricultural focus, including a period where the family transitioned away from coffee to fruit and cattle production.

Innovations

Wilson Alba employs rigorous quality control by hand-picking and selecting only the ripest cherries for processing. The farm utilizes precise post-harvest techniques, including floating, dry fermentation, and drying in parabolic solar dryers on raised beds to reach specific moisture targets.