Rigoberto Herrera

Back in 2012, Andy used a washed gesha selection from one of Rigoberto's farms, Cerro Azul, to take 2nd place in the World Brewer's Cup competition.

Since 2013
Valle de Cauca, Colombia

Special selections from Rigo’s farms have been used in competition by Andy and others around the world with great success

Rigo and his team have been pushing the boundaries of coffee growing and production for well over a decade now and you can find rare varieties such as Sudan Rume, Mokka, Pacamara and Laurina gracing the hillsides of his farms, collectively known as Cafe Granja la Esperanza. But in our minds (and taste buds), the crown jewel of all that Rigo grows, remains the gesha from Cerro Azul.

Rigo's impact on the specialty coffee industry over the years is nothing short of extraordinary and no doubt, Sweet Bloom wouldn't be what it is today without Rigo's support.

Rigo’s coffees are near and dear to the heart of Sweet Bloom

OUR CURRENT RELATIONSHIP

1Spot purchase

“Spot” is coffee in an importer’s inventory they have not sold. When we need to fill gaps in our contractual and relationship purchases, we buy spot. Of course, we are always open to spot becoming relationship purchases, and sometimes they do.

 2Contract purchase

Most of our purchases are contractual, meaning we have made a commitment to purchase the coffee before it arrives in the US. In general contracts are meant to build security for the producer and importer, and to help us make sure we have the coffee we need to share with you.

 3Repeat purchase

We are proud of the fact that many of the coffees we purchase are repeat purchases, and have been for years. Most producers, especially from Central and South America, can count on us purchasing their coffee year after year.

 4Visits

We’ve met, and have an ongoing relationship with the producer. At a minimum, they have visited us at Sweet Bloom, or we have visited them on the farm. As the relationship deepens, we build our understanding of:

1) challenges faced from one year to the next
2) sustainability practices on the farm
3) how the farmer is caring for their staff
4) ways in which we can support projects the farmers have implemented on the farm and in the community

Rigoberto Herrera
Rigoberto Herrera
Valle del Cauca, Colombiablackberry, mango, pineapple, rosé
$47.00