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Elias Roa & Bellanid Sanchez

Elias Roa and Bellanid Sanchez are prominent coffee producers based in El Pital, Huila, Colombia, who manage the 57-hectare Finca Tamana. They are widely recognized for their commitment to high-quality coffee production and for prioritizing the welfare and training of their farm employees.

Farm: Finca Tamana →

History

Elias Roa acquired Finca Tamana in 2011 after the property had been abandoned for a period. Over the last decade, he has collaborated closely with roaster Tim Wendelboe to revitalize the farm, improve processing infrastructure, and introduce new coffee varieties. He also manages another farm, Finca El Recuerdo, in the Acevedo region.

Published coffees linked to Elias Roa & Bellanid Sanchez

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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: 2026-10-10

  1. Source 1: timwendelboe.no
  2. Source 2: timwendelboe.no
  3. Source 3: allianceforcoffeeexcellence.org
  4. Source 4: seycoffee.com