Finca Juan Martín

Finca Juan Martín is a high-altitude coffee estate situated at 2,050 meters above sea level in the Sotará region of Cauca, Colombia. Owned by the prominent Colombian coffee exporter Banexport S.A., the farm functions as an experimental hub and a showcase for advanced agricultural and processing methodologies. Since its inception, the project has been designed to bridge the gap between scientific research and practical application, serving as a living laboratory where new techniques are tested before being shared with the network of producers who export through Banexport.

The farm’s primary mission is to refine the cultivation, harvesting, and processing of specialty coffee. By maintaining rigorous standards—such as monitoring Brix levels, moisture content, and specific environmental conditions—the team at Finca Juan Martín aims to unlock the full potential of various coffee cultivars. This commitment to precision allows the farm to produce high-scoring, complex lots that are frequently sought after by specialty roasters globally for their distinct flavor profiles.

Finca Juan Martín is particularly noted for its diverse and often rare selection of coffee varieties. The farm has successfully cultivated and processed high-value cultivars including Gesha, Sidra, Pink Bourbon, and the rare Red-Striped Bourbon, a natural mutation of Red Bourbon discovered in Huila. Each variety is treated with a tailored approach, with processing methods ranging from traditional washed processes to experimental natural and oxidation-focused techniques, resulting in coffees often characterized by vibrant acidity, floral aromatics, and tropical fruit notes.

Beyond its output, the farm serves a critical role in community development and environmental stewardship. It acts as a model for local farmers, demonstrating the economic and ecological benefits of sustainable practices such as soil conservation, controlled undergrowth management, and systematic tree maintenance. By providing education and meaningful employment, the farm aims to elevate the standard of living and technical expertise within the Cauca coffee-growing community.

In practice, the farm’s influence is felt through the transparency and quality of the coffees it exports. Roasters who source from Finca Juan Martín often highlight the farm’s experimental nature, noting that the consistency and clarity of the cup are direct results of the meticulous, data-driven approach taken at the farm level. This has made the name 'Finca Juan Martín' a recognized mark of quality in the specialty coffee market, often associated with innovative processing and high-scoring, competition-grade lots.

Today, Finca Juan Martín stands as a cornerstone of Banexport’s commitment to the future of Colombian coffee. By continuously pushing the boundaries of what is possible in high-altitude coffee production, the farm remains a vital resource for both the local producers who look to it for guidance and the international roasters who rely on it for exceptional, transparently sourced coffee.