Hector Lopez "El Susurro"
This incredible Chiroso from producer Hector Lopez is citrus-forward, zesty, with a raisin pastry finish.
After retiring from a 30-year career in the textile industry, Héctor López—father of eight—found a new purpose on a small coffee farm in Urrao, Colombia. Inspired by the passion of two of his daughters, who had worked in coffee, Héctor moved to the countryside with the support of his family. Today, he’s not only growing coffee but also growing roots in the community—offering neighbors internet access and support, and embracing a new life dedicated to rural development and legacy-building. Héctor’s story is one of reinvention, family, and a deep commitment to the land and its people.
Region Urrao < Antioquia < Colombia
Altitude 2000 MASL
Process Washed
Varietal Chiroso
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Sorting Level
7-8%
All our roasted coffees are run through an AI-powered optical sorter. This extra step ensures that you receive only the most nutrient-dense, flavorful coffees from each lot. The machine is also capable of removing any foreign objects (corn, metals, rope, to name a few) from the rest of the coffees.
The higher the percentage, the more coffee is being removed in order to achieve a truly pristine product. We liken this to how sake-makers "polish" during production in order to reach a higher-quality product.
Nothing goes to waste: the rejected coffees are re-roasted and sold to local markets.
Variety / Cultivar
Chiroso
Originally from the region of Urrao, Antioquia, Chiroso is thought to be a mutation from Caturra. Known to some as the "Pink Bourbon" of Antioquia, Chiroso's stand at the world stage for their clarity and intensity of expression.