Weykman Jojoa.
FINCA LA MARIA, COLOMBIA
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Weykman Jojoa is the farmer and land owner of Finca La Maria. Relatively new to the coffee industry as a farmer, he is set on making big changes to the farm he purchased with his family 7 years ago and leaving an even bigger positive impact on his community. Before purchasing his own farm, he worked for many years as a coffee buyer in the region of Narino, working directly with farmers and learning everything there is to know about the industry.
Each harvest Weykman employs 30 farm laborers who pick and dry his coffee. He oversees all production and sells to the exporter, who then processes the coffee and exports to Think Coffee.
Think Coffee has a direct relationship with Weykman, his exporter and some of his farm workers.
Weykman understands and appreciates our focus on helping his farmworker community. We have had a number of discussions with him about the importance of ensuring a fair and livable wage for his workers. During our very first meeting with Weykman, he gathered all of his workers to discuss with us the challenges they face. We learned about the poor housing conditions that many lived in. This led us to our Common Good Project in Consaca.
project common good.
Worker Housing Project.
Very early on in the relationship with Weykman, our team made several visits to farmworker homes to identify those most in need. We found a family of four who were living in extreme conditions. The walls and floor of their home were deteriorating. They had no windows and a leaky roof.
Worker Housing Project.
Very early on in the relationship with Weykman, our team made several visits to farmworker homes to identify those most in need. We found a family of four who were living in extreme conditions. The walls and floor of their home were deteriorating. They had no windows and a leaky roof.
The conditions were so urgent that we hired a local architect and engineer to speed up the construction process. We completed a new brick home for the family in two months.
For every pound imported by Think Coffee from La Maria, 40 cents has been allocated to this Common Good Project. Every purchase makes a huge impact.
The conditions were so urgent that we hired a local architect and engineer to speed up the construction process. We completed a new brick home for the family in two months.
For every pound imported by Think Coffee from La Maria, 40 cents has been allocated to this Common Good Project. Every purchase makes a huge impact.
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consaca, colombia
medium roast
Tasting notes: tropical fruit, blackberry, chocolate
Colombia's Nariño region is renowned for its exceptional coffee, and we're excited to introduce an offering from Consaca that's sure to exceed your expectations. This Caturra varietal is truly unique, thanks to the innovative farming techniques employed by Weykman Jojoa. With a deep passion for coffee and a strong focus on biodiversity, Jojoa has produced a truly outstanding coffee that's sure to impress.