Colombia Finca Perros Bravos Natural 2024

Finca Perros Bravos

Translated from Spanish, Perros Bravos means, Fierce Dogs. That untamed energy ripples through the very soil of this Colombian coffee farm, founded by Juan David Cardona and his family. Juan David may have left astrophysics to manage his family farm, but he continued to shoot for the stars as he shifted his focus to producing extraordinary coffee.

The world of Colombian coffee has held onto a steadfast tradition of washed processing. Juan David, inspired by his experience in Brazil, wanted to challenge the norm by building the country’s first natural processing facility at Perros Bravos. Through his experiments in fermentation and drying, he crafts vibrant and bold flavors with the high-quality coffee he grows in Antioquia.

Beyond coffee cultivation, Juan David’s dedication extends to mentoring young farmers through JovCoffee, an export business that fosters a new generation of passionate growers. Producing over ten containers of natural coffee yearly, Perros Bravos is both a symbol of innovation and a testament to Colombian coffee’s evolving legacy.

Antioquia Green Coffee

Antioquia and Tolima are two of the biggest coffee-producing areas of Colombia, making the Central region a heavyweight for the country’s coffee volume. With two dry seasons and two wet seasons every year, coffee is harvested twice – once in May and June and again from October to December. Grown in Colombia’s lush, high-altitude mountains, these coffees often showcase a mild acidity and medium body, making them approachable yet complex.

Colombian Coffee History

Coffee arrived in Colombia through Jesuit priests in the late 18th century, but it wasn’t until the 19th century that it became a significant industry, with the first exports recorded in 1808. The industry found its footing in 1927 with the creation of the National Federation of Coffee Growers (FNC), which worked to elevate the reputation of Colombian coffee. In 1958, the FNC launched the iconic “Juan Valdez” campaign, establishing Colombian coffee as a unique, high-quality product in global markets. The FNC also introduced a national coffee fund, channeling resources into research, technical support, and varietal improvements to support the industry’s growth. Read more in our Colombian Coffee Origin Report