ORIGIN HUILA
Partnering with Wilder Lazo: A New Era for El Placer Farms
At El Placer Farms, we are thrilled to announce our partnership with Wilder Lazo, a dedicated and passionate coffee producer based in San Adolfo, Huila. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in our journey to bring you the highest quality specialty coffee, rooted in sustainable and innovative farming practices.
Introducing Wilder Lazo
Wilder Lazo and his family are a testament to resilience and passion in the coffee industry. Located in the picturesque region of San Adolfo, Huila, Wilder’s farms span an altitude range of 1,470 to 2,100 meters above sea level. This unique elevation provides the perfect conditions for cultivating a diverse array of exotic coffee varieties, including SL-18, Panama Gesha, Sidra Bourbon, and Caturra Chiroso. Each variety is renowned for its exceptional flavors and aromas, qualities that any Q grader can recognize.
The Lazo family has faced numerous challenges over the years, including a devastating fire that forced them to leave their farm temporarily. However, driven by their father’s unwavering determination, they returned to rebuild their crops and their lives. Today, the entire family is deeply involved in the business. Wilder’s wife manages the accounting, their children specialize in different aspects of coffee production, and together they have transformed their farm into a platform for specialty coffee.
Their dedication to quality and sustainability has not only provided a way of living but also ensured a better future for their children. The Lazo family’s hard work and commitment have made their coffee stand out among the most discerning palates, turning their farm into a beacon of excellence in the coffee world.
Our Goals and Vision
At El Placer Farms, our primary goal is to strengthen the bond between Sebastián and Wilder and use it as a catalyst for innovation and excellence. Together, we aim to:
Produce Exceptional Coffee: By leveraging Wilder’s genetic expertise and Sebastián’s processing techniques, we strive to produce coffees that are clean, delicate, and complex.
Promote Sustainability: Sustainable farming practices are at the core of our mission. We aim to maintain soil health and reduce the environmental impact of coffee production.
Create a Unified Outlet: Our customers can now find both Sebastián’s and Wilder’s coffees in one place, ensuring a direct trade relationship with the UK and EU markets.
What to Expect from This Collaboration
For our customers, this partnership means greater convenience and quality assurance. No longer will you need to purchase coffees from different outlets. Our unified approach ensures that you always receive the freshest harvest, directly from our warehouse in Europe.
We take pride in our transparent processing techniques, ensuring that you know exactly how your coffee was produced. Whether it’s an infused coffee or a specific fermentation method, we provide all the details so you can enjoy your coffee with confidence.
Looking Ahead
While we are currently focusing on offering our coffees through the Project El Placer Farms, we have several exciting projects in the pipeline. Although we cannot disclose all the details at this time, rest assured that we will share the news with our customers as soon as we are able.
A Legacy of Excellence
Sebastián Ramírez and Wilder Lazo are already recognized as top producers in the most demanding markets. Their coffees have been used by competitors in national and international coffee competitions, and their names are synonymous with quality and innovation. By joining forces, they are poised to set new standards in the coffee industry, offering products that are as transparent as they are exceptional.
In conclusion, our partnership with Wilder Lazo is a natural extension of our commitment to excellence and sustainability. We invite you to join us on this journey and experience the remarkable flavors and aromas that come from the dedicated efforts of our combined expertise.