Javier Quintero is a coffee producer based in the mountains of Inzá, Cauca, where his farm, Finca Buena Vista, sits between 1,600 and 1,700 metres above sea level. The farm’s rich volcanic soil and high altitude provide ideal conditions for growing high quality coffee. Javier is part of a new wave of Colombian farmers who combine traditional methods with a focus on detail and quality, aiming to produce coffees that are both expressive and consistent.
While working on his farm, Javier discovered a coffee tree unlike the others. Its cherries were sweeter and the plant seemed healthier overall. After sending a sample for genetic analysis, it was identified as Bourbon Aruzi, a rare variety believed to have Ethiopian roots. Encouraged by its performance, Javier began planting more of it across his farm. The variety has since become central to his work, valued for both its resilience and its outstanding cup quality.
Javier follows a careful post harvest process. Only fully ripe cherries are picked, floated to remove defects, hand sorted, and then fermented in water for around 30 hours. After washing, the coffee is slowly dried in controlled conditions. The result is a clean and vibrant cup with notes of nectarine, blackberry, caramel and citrus. His coffees have been recognised by roasters around the world for their clarity, balance and unique character, placing Finca Buena Vista on the map as a standout producer in Cauca.
