WEEKENDERS COFFEE COLOMBIA Robinson Guarnizo "Geisha"

Robinson Guarnizo's Planadas farm, located in the fertile land of El Triunfo in Tarqui, is a great example of his commitment and expertise in coffee cultivation.

Since its establishment in May 2015, he has been growing different types of coffee on the 2-hectare farm together with his wife Rusmari Guarniso and son Cristian Andres Guarniso. The farm has 1,000 Colombian trees, 7,000 Castillo trees, 150 and 300 Geisha trees of different ages, and 1,500 Caturra trees that are six years old.

Coffee processing at Planadas Farm is a work of art, carefully refined to ensure the highest quality.

Picking: Robinson carefully ensures that cherries are picked only when fully ripe.
- Initial resting time: After harvesting, allow the cherries to rest in the tanks for 24 hours.
- Then the pulping takes place and traditional fermentation in tanks begins immediately.
∟ (Dry) Fermentation takes place in the tank without water for 36 to 40 hours.
Washing: At this point, Robinson finishes fermenting and washes the coffee.
∟Oreado (First Drain): Let the wet coffee sit overnight and drain.
Drying: The last important stage of Robinson coffee processing uses the Secadero (drying area) which is carefully covered with blue plastic.
∟Robinson spent 15 to 20 days on this process, patiently adjusting the temperature, air circulation and duration according to weather conditions to achieve the best drying effect.
Check and adjust.
∟Once the coffee parchment comes out of Secadero, Robinson will also take some time to bring it to market. Using professional techniques, dry parchment paper is left to dry for four weeks. Gently place the coffee beans to achieve optimal flavor and consistency. This period is important for stabilization and homogenization, and is a testament to Robinson’s skill and precision in coffee processing.

Harvest period:
・First period: June to August ・Second period: October to December The delicate and careful process from harvesting to drying reflects Robinson's commitment to producing high-quality coffee. Each step is designed to enhance the unique characteristics of each variety, ensuring the superior quality and flavor of Planadas Farm coffee.