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JUNE MRC 2025 Colombia Diego Campos
☀️ MRC June Coffee: A Colombian Gem from a World Champion
Dear MRC Members,
Will this summer be filled with sunshine or rain? We can’t say for sure—but either way, your cup is covered. This month, we’re thrilled to bring you another outstanding washed Colombian coffee, packed with the vibrant, clean, and juicy flavors we love.
Following up on our March feature from Elias Roa, June’s coffee comes from his son-in-law, Diego Campos—a name you might recognize as the 2021 World Barista Champion. Diego’s farm, Finca El Diamante, is located in the stunning highlands of La Plata, Huila, at 1,950 MASL. With a focus on quality and sustainability, the farm produces varieties like Castillo, Colombia, Bourbon Rosado, and Caturra.
Beyond just coffee, the farm also supports small-scale agriculture and livestock, creating a self-sustaining ecosystem. Diego’s passion for coffee started in 2008, and today, his expertise in cultivation, processing, and tasting has turned Finca El Diamante into a benchmark for excellence in Colombian coffee.
Farm Details:
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Producer: Diego Campos
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Country: Colombia
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Region: La Plata, Huila
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Process: Washed
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Variety: Colombia
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Altitude: 1,950 MASL
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Harvest: Main: Oct–Dec | Fly Crop: Jun–Aug
This is what Colombian coffee is all about—balanced, expressive, and a joy to drink. Enjoy it while the summer unfolds.
Cheers,
The MRC Team
JUNE MRC 2024: Brazil Fazenda do Cruzeiro
Hello MRC members,
From Africa back to South America for your coffee cup in June. The adventure & journey always continues with the f the first ever catucai varietal Brazil.
Catucai is a cross between Icatu and Catuai, existing in yellow and red form. It is a hardy variety resistant to leaf rust and characterised by vigorous growth and high productivity. Yellow and red Catucai are small in statue, with red Catucai being slightly taller. This hybrid was made in 1988 by researchers at the then Brazilian Coffee Institute (IBC). This variety was created to be coffee rust resistant and requires less water than other varieties. Catucai is also known for its high productivity.
Origin: Brazil
Farm: Fazenda do Cruzeiro
Region: Santo Antônio do Amparo, Campo das Vertentes
Altitude (MASL):905-1160
Process: Natural
Varieties:Yellow Catucai, Catucai