La Esperanza was established 31 years ago by producers William Buitrago and Aminta Mahocha Franco. Their beautiful property sits on the steep valley walls of the Rio La China, a small river which is used as a water source to grow and process the family’s coffee. <br/><br/>William and Aminta are always looking to the future. In 2019, they told us that they had gifted each of their children, Mauricio and Geraldina, a plot of land. They hope that this will encourage them, and other young people in the region, to continue their legacy of producing exceptional coffee.<br/><br/>As well as being a dedicated coffee farmer, William is also an avid apiarist; at La Esperanza, he cultivates over 30 beehives. For him the beers and coffee are deeply connected: the coffee blossoms lend their sweetness to the honey, while the bees help pollinate the coffee trees. <br/>