Description
As a fourth-generation coffee producer, Dora grew up among coffee plants—a tradition she continues today together with her family. Her husband and children each manage a part of the land. El Recreo literally means “relaxation.” The farm looks as if it came straight out of a fairy tale. The hills are so steep that a cable system is used to make coffee picking easier, sparing the workers from having to climb up and down the mountains carrying kilos of coffee.
This year, we purchased the Pink Bourbon from Dora. The name might suggest that it is a mutation of Bourbon, but that is not the case. It is a direct descendant of an Ethiopian Heirloom variety, and in this coffee you can therefore expect floral characteristics.
Since 2015, El Recreo has been working to make the farm regenerative and to bring consistency to its processing methods. In addition, Dora remains an important voice for women in coffee. She supports local female producers and passes on her knowledge to her daughters, ensuring that the future of El Recreo becomes a single drop that creates a beautiful ripple effect.
