Colombia Casa Negra

Casa Negra farm is located in Armenia, in the heart of Quindío, within Colombia’s Coffee Cultural Landscape. It is the project of Jairo Arcila, a third-generation coffee producer, working alongside his wife Luz Helena Salazar and their sons Carlos and Felipe Arcila, who are also involved in Cofinet, a Colombian specialty coffee exporter.

The farm mainly grows Castillo and Caturra varieties, well adapted to altitudes of 1,350–1,400 meters above sea level and fertile volcanic soils. Casa Negra’s philosophy goes beyond coffee production, focusing on sustainable practices, water conservation, natural waste treatment, and reforestation with native species to ensure long-term environmental balance.

In addition to coffee, the farm also cultivates mandarins, oranges, and bananas, integrating agricultural diversity into the family project.

At Casa Negra, coffee is primarily processed using a controlled washed method. Ripe cherries are hand-picked, density-sorted through flotation, and undergo an aquatic fermentation of around 30 hours before pulping, enhancing clarity and balance in the cup.

After washing, the parchment coffee is dried under controlled conditions until optimal moisture is reached, preserving the coffee’s sensory profile. The result is a clean and balanced cup, featuring notes of caramel, brown sugar, gentle spices, and fruity nuances. In selected microlots, Casa Negra also explores natural and anaerobic fermentation processes.