Orlando Ospina is an agronomist who specialized in non traditional coffee processing. Together with his wife Emilcen Sanchez, they long dreamed of having their own farm. lohas beans partieres with them in 2016 and since has helped them expand their production on a rented farm and in 2019 purchase a house nearby where they intend to move.
Day by day, full of joy, passion and commitment, they work to produce the best natural geisha in Colombia. They participantes in the Cup of Excellence in 2017 on their first year of production and obtained second place. 98% of their production is exported and only 2% is sold domestically under our Café lohas brand. La Maria has been selected by several baristas to compete in coffee championships around the world.
Although it has been a difficult path to success, Emilcen and Orlando feel satisfied with everything they’ve accomplished, and are prepared to continue their path to strengthen La Maria Natural Geisha coffee project.
