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Farmer profile
🇪🇨Ecuador

Alfonso Villagomez

Alfonso Villagomez is a Q-grader and former environmental consultant who owns and operates San Agustin Estate in Tulipe, Pichincha, Ecuador. He is recognized for his methodical and meticulous approach to coffee production, focusing on high-quality, small-scale lots.

Farm: San Agustin Estate →

History

Before entering the coffee industry, Alfonso worked as an environmental consultant. He transitioned into coffee farming in 2014, applying his professional background to develop a business-focused, high-quality production model. More recently, he has engaged in a project to support neighboring farmers who were considering abandoning coffee production.

Published coffees linked to Alfonso Villagomez

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Research sources & verification

These source links were recorded for this producer profile. They provide a way to check the documented claims; the links do not independently establish each person's identity, current farm relationship or coffee lot.

Research last reviewed: 2026-09-28

  1. Source 1: darkwoodscoffee.co.uk
  2. Source 2: darkwoodscoffee.pro
  3. Source 3: plotroasting.com
  4. Source 4: community.unspecialty.com
  5. Source 5: algrano.com