Colombia El Fenix Tabi - Washed Anoxic

El Fénix is more than a farm - it’s a living experiment in what the future of coffee production can look like. Perched at 1,680–1,800 masl in the hills of Calarcá, Quindío, the farm was built with a long-term vision: to combine rare-variety coffee production with education, experimentation, and community support under one roof.

It functions as an organic coffee forest, post-harvest lab, and training centre. Rare varieties like Tabi, Gesha, Wush Wush, Moka, Pink Bourbon, Sidra, and Ombligón are grown here under careful management, with every step of processing designed to build knowledge and share insight. Producers and roasters alike visit the farm to explore new post-harvest techniques, attend courses, and collaborate on quality improvement.

Alongside its experimental approach, El Fénix also supports local producers through a developing community wet mill, crowdfunded to give neighbouring farmers access to better processing facilities and a fairer pricing system. By purchasing cherry instead of parchment and paying producers in two stages - an initial fixed price and a second variable payment based on final sale - the farm helps improve both income stability and cup quality.