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Carmen Montoya

Carmen Montoya is a prominent coffee producer based in Urrao, Antioquia, widely recognized for her role in popularizing the Chiroso variety. She is a community leader who mentors fellow farmers in her region to help them achieve global recognition for their coffee quality.

Farm: Bella Vista →
TagsCarmen MontoyaBella VistaColombiaChiroso

History

Montoya began her career with a small plot of an unknown variety that she later identified and named 'Chiroso' due to its slender bean shape. She gained international acclaim after winning the 2014 Colombian Cup of Excellence, which shifted buyer focus toward the Urrao region. Today, she continues to manage her farms, Los Pinos and Bella Vista, while overseeing processing stages to ensure high quality.

Published coffees linked to Carmen Montoya

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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: seycoffee.com
  2. Source 2: prnewswire.com
  3. Source 3: coffeereview.com
  4. Source 4: seycoffee.com
  5. Source 5: dryheatcoffee.com
  6. Source 6: comunicaffe.com
  7. Source 7: moonwakecoffeeroasters.com

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