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Colombia La Lomita Single Origin Espresso
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La Lomita
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La Lomita
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The story
La Lomita is a third-generation family farm with nearly 40 years of experience in coffee production. The business transitioned from commodity coffee production to a specialty-focused model following the coffee price crisis of 2012-2013. Today, the farm is managed by the Canal family, who maintain operations in both Colombia and the United Kingdom to facilitate direct trade relationships.
Challenges
The farm has historically navigated the volatility of the global commodity coffee market, which previously threatened the financial viability of their operations. Additionally, the team actively manages agricultural risks by utilizing rust-resistant varieties and avoiding the use of chemical fungicides or herbicides.
Innovations
The farm produces homemade biochar using horse manure, coffee pulp, and organic waste to improve soil nutrition and biodiversity. They also implement a quality-focused bonus scheme for pickers to encourage selective harvesting and higher coffee quality.
Published coffees linked to this farm
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Research last reviewed: 2026-10-09