Colombia Wild Caturron

Nestled in the lush hills of Huila, Villa Betulia is the heart and legacy of Luis Aníbal Calderón and his family. For over 30 years, Luis has nurtured the land alongside his wife and four children, transforming it into a sanctuary for some of Colombia’s most exquisite coffee varieties.

Starting with the classic Castillo and Colombia strains, his passion evolved into a dedicated pursuit of specialty coffee. Over the past 15 years, Villa Betulia has blossomed into a thriving home to more than 30 varieties, including rare and celebrated ones such as Caturron, a hybrid originating in Huila itself. Each coffee cherry is carefully handpicked at peak ripeness, followed by meticulous floating and quality testing in the very laboratory his family built, ensuring every bean reflects their commitment to excellence. 

Luis is not only a respected coffee producer in Huila but also a passionate community leader. Through Villa Betulia, he has inspired neighbours and relatives alike to embrace specialty coffee, fostering a ripple effect of quality and pride across the region. 

This coffee undergoes a 150-hour fermentation, starting with 36 hours of aerobic fermentation and transitioning into anaerobic conditions within plastic bags. Following this, it experiences a controlled mechanical drying phase in a silo, lasting 8 days at temperatures below 45 degrees Celsius. This meticulous process aims to preserve the intense flavours developed during fermentation.