Name: Andrea Scarpeta Chicue
Region: Neiva, Huila, Colombia
Processing: Washed
Varieties: Tabi
Altitude: 1,400 MASL
Notes: white peach, clementine, lily
Brew Ratios: For pourovers, try a 1:14 coffee-to-water ratio. 196˚F water, coarse grind ~950-1000 microns.
Start with a 1:2.1 ratio for espresso. 198˚F
We are honored to share this coffee, sourced during our recent trip to Colombia where we visited the women behind the Condor Huila Project. Founded by Martha Bayter of Forest, this initiative is dedicated to coffees produced exclusively by women in Huila, providing access to education, resources, and global markets.
Each year, the project culminates in a graduation and auction, where producers present microlots to buyers from around the world. After cupping and calibrating together, coffees are scored, ranked, and auctioned in a vibrant, celebratory setting—often to the chant of “¡Vale más, vale más!” We were fortunate to secure several lots, including this #3 ranked coffee that we partnered on with our friends at Slone Coffee in Romania.
This lot was produced by Andrea Scarpeta Chicue, a coffee producer whose story demands admiration. Though she was unable to attend the auction, her presence was felt through her coffee. Two years ago, Andrea was diagnosed with cancer. Despite this, she continues to steward her family’s farm, honoring a legacy rooted in coffee while teaching her children to carry it forward. For Andrea, coffee is not only a livelihood, but a way to preserve identity, strength, and future possibility.
We paid $15 per pound green for this lot—an investment that reflects our commitment to supporting women producers who are pushing boundaries and producing exceptional coffees.
This coffee was produced using a traditional washed process: cherries are selectively handpicked, floated, and depulped the same day. The parchment undergoes 24–36 hours of fermentation before being washed clean and dried slowly on raised beds or patios for 10–15 days. After drying, the coffee is stabilized in parchment to ensure consistency before milling and export.
