Variety: 100% Caturra
Processing Method: Natural
Altitude: 1600-1800 MASL
Finca Santa Elena, owned by the passionate duo Samuel and Paula, is a testament to blending heritage with innovation.
Named after Saint Elena Santilopa, the patron saint of lost and forgotten things, the farm’s mission is to “rediscover” Colombia’s rich coffee heritage. This is reflected in their revival of traditional varieties like Caturra and Bourbon, alongside rare and exotic coffees such as SL28, Chiroso, Laurina, and Geisha, offering a unique and diverse flavour profile.
Finca Santa Elena blends time-honored practices with cutting-edge techniques, including sustainable methods, advanced technology, and hand-picking, ensuring exceptional quality. Samuel’s experimentation with fermentation and drying methods further enhances the coffee’s fruity flavours, delivering high-quality coffees that reflect the farm’s passion for innovation and excellence.
By buying Paula 20 Brix, you directly contribute to Finca Santa Elena’s triple sustainability efforts—ensuring every cup of coffee is not only delicious but also ethically impactful:
Finca Santa Elena is committed to eco-friendly farming practices that protect biodiversity and pave the way for a greener future.
Samuel collaborates closely with the University of Antioquia, welcoming students to undertake research projects aimed at improving farm operations. One such initiative is the development of a bioreactor that transforms organic farm waste—like coffee cherry shells and mule manure—into biogas.
To combat pests, the farm avoids harmful pesticides, opting for natural solutions.
For instance, water traps placed under coffee plants effectively control the coffee borer beetle (broca), while leaf rust (roya) is managed using organic foliar products created in the farm’s biorefineries. Cut trees are left to naturally decompose, enriching the soil and preventing erosion.
The farm also prioritizes water conservation by preserving three natural springs, sharing clean water with neighbors, and employing efficient drying techniques such as sun drying, which replaces traditional heat-based methods.
By purchasing Paula 20 Brix, you directly support these sustainability efforts, ensuring every cup of coffee contributes to a healthier planet.
Finca Santa Elena is deeply committed to community well-being and social equality.
In an industry traditionally dominated by men, Finca Santa Elena champions gender equality by empowering rural women to take on key roles. This not only fosters innovation but also boosts coffee production in Ciudad Bolívar, where Finca Santa Elena is located.
Since coffee is a seasonal crop, many pickers migrate across the country, moving from region to region with the harvest. As they stay at each location for only a few weeks, worker accommodations are often of low quality. However, this is not the case at Finca Santa Elena.
The entire Santa Elena staff can expect competitive compensation, with special consideration for the extra care required to harvest lower-yield exotic coffees. This commitment ensures ethical and equitable practices throughout the farm.
To conclude, every cup of coffee from Finca Santa Elena contributes to this supportive and inclusive environment, uplifting both workers and the surrounding community. With every sip, you empower people and support a brighter future.
Paula and Samuel embody the warmth of Colombian hospitality, welcoming every visitor as part of their family – literally the meaning of “My house is your house”.
Samuel often admirably says, “Paula knows it all,” as she expertly manages the administrative side of the business while ensuring everything on the farm runs smoothly.
Together, they create an inviting atmosphere where passion for coffee meets genuine connection.
CUPW has issued a strike notification to Canada Post. They have yet to say whether this will be a rotating strike or whether it will be a nationwide shut down. During this time we are going to continue to try and offer free shipping using wither Purolator or UPS so that our customers can continue to ensure that they get there parcels in a timely manner. Although we would like to say that we will be able to offer this service to all of our customers for some orders this is simply not feasible.
We hope that this strike will not last for long and hope that you will continue to support our business during these difficult days. We appreciate your patience and understanding in these matters.
Pre-Umber is happy to offer our Canadian customers free shipping on all orders over $100.00 (Northwest Territories, Nunavut and the Yukon there is a flat rate fee) Orders qualifying for free shipping will be sent via Canada Post Expedited Parcel service, UPS or Purolator depending on your address. If you do not want to use the free shipping option you will have the option to choose which method you would like us to ship and you simply pay what we have to pay for shipping.
If your cart just doesn't seem to total up to $100.00, don't worry. Pre-Umber offers real-time carrier shipping through Canada Post as well as other courier services. To access these other couriers you can not use a PO Box but must use a physical address. You will see the real-tie pricing and can choose the method of shipping that you would like.
Pre-Umber wants you to enjoy your coffee or merchandise as soon as we can get it to you, so we always strive to send your order out within 24 hours of having received it.
To see the Canada Post delivery standards please follow this link and use our Postal code T4J 1R1. Delivery Standards
Pre-Umber is now shipping to customers in the continental United States of America. We are using Canada Post/USPS for shipping so as to include the greatest number of customers.
We are offering a flat rate shipping fee:
0 - 12 Pounds a flat rate of $20 CND (way cheaper in USD)
12 -20 Pounds a flat rate of $35 CND (still way cheaper in USD)
31-55 Pounds a flat rate of $60 CND (still very cheap in USD)
If you would rather not use the flat rate option you can choose to use Expedited Parcel USA or Xpresspost USA at your own expense.
We do our best to ship all orders within 24 hours of receiving the order and many are shipping within a matter of hours.
We look forward to serving all your home coffee roasting needs.
