Very Special
Silvino’s been farming Gesha coffee for just under 5 years now, and we’re very excited to include him as the latest member of our Very Special tier. His washed coffee is thoughtfully farmed and processed, and gives an elegant profile to the final cup.
Finca Las Palmas
In the mountains of Filadelfia, San Ignacio (Cajamarca), nestled among palms, cedars, and romerillos, lies Finca Las Palmas—the home and life project of Silvino Sánchez and his wife, Rosa Ervelina. Named after the native palm trees he protects, Las Palmas is where Silvino has transformed his family’s coffee legacy into a story of resilience and excellence.
A third-generation coffee farmer, Silvino received half a hectare from his father after finishing high school and planted his first 2,000 Caturra trees in 2018. By 2021, he had expanded the farm with new plots of Gesha and Bourbon and began producing specialty coffee. His motivation? Gaining recognition and improving life for his family—including giving his young daughter the education she deserves.
Processing
Silvino’s fully washed process includes selective picking, flotation, 24-hour cherry fermentation, and 36-hour anaerobic fermentation in bags, followed by 15 days of drying on raised patios. With Rosa managing meals and drying, and Silvino handling all the fieldwork, they make a powerful team.
Since partnering with Caravela, he has refined his practices through technical support and constant feedback. In 2023, his hard work paid off: he ranked 8th among 153 entries in Cajamarca’s regional coffee competition.
“Our coffee is carefully produced with respect for nature, and we’re always striving to improve. I hope you enjoy every cup—and one day visit us to experience it firsthand.”
