Cafe Primitivo

Colombia

L48

Grade Excelso

Grown at 1,450+ meters and surrounded by native shade trees, L48 is produced by Ana Maria Donneys at Finca Paloma, part of Café Primitivo in Quindio, Colombia. With a focus on quality and sustainability, Ana makes sure each lot reflects the terroir’s unique characteristics, resulting in a clean and vibrant cup.

Made from Caturra and Castillo varieties, this lot is processed using an anaerobic washed process, enhancing its structured sweetness and balance. L48 features a silky body with juicy citric acidity, and refined fruity character that remains present yet delicate. Expect a sweet aromatic balance with an elegant, fragrant aftertaste.

Available in 70kg Grain-Pro bags for peak freshness, L48 is ideal for both espresso and filter, and we recommend a light-medium roast to highlight its bright, polished profile.

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What is so special about this coffee?

At Café Primitivo Ana takes a precise and innovative approach to processing, and L48 is no exception. This lot undergoes a48-hour washed process, combining both anaerobic fermentation and oxygen-rich fermentation to enhance the coffee’s clarity, developing a clean, citric acidity while maintaining a creamy body. Carefully selected Caturra and Castillo cherries, grown at high-altitude in Quindiocontribute to its sweetness and bright complexity.

The result is a long-lasting, silky-bodied cup with fresh fruit acidity and a crisp finish. This balance of processing techniques and terroir-driven flavours makes L48 coffee a standout choice for roasters looking for clarity, structure, and complexity in their brews.

Ana Maria Donneys pictured handling her coffee at Finca Primitivo

Breaking Barriers in Coffee - Ana's Story

In a coffee industry where tradition often favours men, Ana Maria Donneys is redefining what it means to be a leader in specialty coffee. As a fifth-generation coffee producer at Finca Primitivo in Quidnio, Colombia she has mastered innovative coffee processing techniques like anaerobic fermentation, red honey, and carbonic maceration–producing high-quality specialty coffee with exceptional depth and complexity. Her relentless pursuit of coffee excellence and dedication to experimentation have earned her industry-wide recognition, proving that expertise, innovation, and passion transcend both age and gender.

Beyond her farm, Ana is a driving force in coffee industry empowerment. As a co-founder of IWCA Colombia, she is advocating for women in coffee, creating opportunities that ensure talent and hardowork lead to success. Her story is one of leadership, resilience and transformation, with every lot from Finca Primitivo reflecting both the rich Cololmbian coffee terroir and her commitment to sustainable coffee farming and gender equality in coffee.

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About Cafe Primitivo

Café Primitivo is a specialty coffee farm in Quindio, Colombia, run by fifth-generation producer Ana Maria Donneys. Named in honor of her great-great-grandfathe, Primitivo Correal Barrios, the farm blends tradition with innovation, focusing on regenerative farming and experimental fermentation techniques. Ana took over the farm in 2019, transforming it into a leader in sustainable and high-quality coffee production while also co-founding IWCA Colombia to support women in the industry.

Committed to excellence, Cafe Primitivo cultivates Castillo, Caturra, and Pink Bourbon varieties at elevations of 1,300-1,750m. Through direct trade partnerships and a focus on ethical sourcing, the farm ensures that each coffee lot reflects both the richness of Quindio’s terroir and the dedication of its team.

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