La Esperanza is a very well-known estate, managed by an exceptional producer who has previously won the BOP (Best of Panama) championship and has been deeply dedicated to cultivating rare varieties in Colombia. This philosophy aligns closely with that of Oasis, and we are honored to be able to share their coffee in our store.
La Esperanza is home to the world’s only CGLE coffee variety, and purchasing this bean requires participating in their auction. When we took part in the auction in 2024, it wasn’t the CGLE that caught our attention the most, but rather this Sudan Rume. It showcases a pure varietal character—beginning with a delicate aroma of orange blossoms, followed by a yogurt-like acidity reminiscent of blueberries and strawberries. Its sweetness is like melted ice cream, finishing with a layer of rich honey and a touch of spice.
Last year, we were honored to win this coffee at auction with a bid of $150 USD per pound.
This coffee was also the winning bean used by the champion of the 2023 Hong Kong TBrC.
At Oasis, we preserve this green coffee using vacuum freezing technology. We roast in small batches of 50g to ensure the fullest expression of its flavors. As of March 2025, this coffee is nearly sold out, and in our opinion, its flavor profile is currently at its peak since we acquired it last year. We highly recommend you give it a try.
La Esperanza
Antonio Herrera (the father) got married and had fourteen children. The couple was assigned to live and work on the Potosí farm. In 1945, Juan Antonio decided to introduce three different coffee varieties into the existing Typica trees, and began cultivating Yellow Bourbon, Red Bourbon, and Caturra. That same year, Café Granja La Esperanza was born, focusing on the production and sale of specialty coffee varieties.
In the following years, due to a lack of labor, the children had to help with farm work. After years of hard work, the farm continued to yield high production levels regardless of fluctuations in the national and international coffee markets. Among the eleven children, Rigoberto and Luis developed a particular interest in coffee production and processing.
In addition to the Potosí farm, they acquired another farm in the Trujillo region—La Esperanza farm—to expand their organic cultivation efforts. In 2007, Don Rigoberto had the opportunity to lease and manage a farm in Boquete, Panama, called “La Carleida.” Just a year later, he won first place in the “Best of Panama” competition organized by the Specialty Coffee Association of Panama. At that point, he decided to bring some Geisha seeds back to Colombia, marking a new chapter in the history of Granja La Esperanza.
They faced immense challenges, as these coffee varieties were difficult to adapt to Colombia’s soil and climate. In addition, they had to compete with specialty coffee producers from all over the world. Through continuous improvement and innovation, they gradually gained recognition and high praise.
This particular coffee underwent an Anaerobic Hybrid Washed process. After harvesting, the cherries were left in open-air fermentation tanks for 24 hours, allowing a broader range of microorganisms to develop. The cherries were then depulped and placed into sealed stainless steel tanks to ferment anaerobically for 48 hours. This stage encouraged the growth of lactic acid bacteria, resulting in a thicker, silkier mouthfeel and stabilized flavors with heightened clarity. Finally, the mucilage was removed, and the coffee was dried in a dark-room drying facility for 8 to 12 days.