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HISTORY
HISTORY
from the heart of Nariño
HISTORY
Café Federico originates from Hacienda Santa Inés, located in the municipality of Consacá, Nariño department, Colombia, owned by the Buendía Martínez family since 1905. Its coffee plantations thrive at altitudes between 1,850 and 2,050 meters, where exceptional climatic conditions highlight the unique characteristics of the fruit, producing a coffee internationally recognized for its high acidity, natural fragrance, intense sweet notes with a pronounced caramel flavor, and a medium body.
Our hacienda, situated on the slopes of the Galeras volcano in southwestern Colombia, boasts an extraordinary topography, and its proximity to the equator ensures constant sunlight throughout the year. This unique and unparalleled environment allows the plants to mature slowly, developing a higher concentration of sugars and acids, thereby imparting to Café Federico its finesse, sweetness, and outstanding quality.
The planting, harvesting, processing, and roasting of our coffee adhere to strict quality and environmental sustainability standards, preserving a century-old tradition.
coffee with soul, coffee with history
café federico
1905
Mr. Delfín Martínez acquires a plot of approximately 2,500 hectares in the municipality of Consacá, Nariño department, Colombia.
1920
This property is inherited by his three daughters. 700 hectares are granted to his daughter, Inés Martínez de Buendía, including Hacienda Santa Inés.
1985
Following his retirement as a Civil Engineer, Jorge Federico Buendía, son of Inés Martínez, dedicates 100% of his time to the modernized development of the Hacienda, on the hectares remaining after the 1961 agrarian reform.
1990
This year, his wife and children actively joined the hacienda's production, ensuring the continuation of this project under the leadership of a new generation.
2025
The brand Café Federico is created for family and friends' consumption. It will not be until 2025 that it enters the market with unparalleled flavor, aroma, and quality.
CAFÉ FEDERICO
Hacienda Santa Inés, NARIÑO, COLOMBIA.
Awards
Federation of Coffee Growers
PRESIDENTIAL PALACE
Certified Fair Trade. Café Federico received this certification in 2016 for meeting the required social, economic, and environmental standards.
Receiving Fairtrade certification means that our product has been produced in compliance with strict international fair trade standards. This implies that farmers and workers involved in production receive a fair price for their products, dignified working conditions, and equitable treatment. Furthermore, the certification guarantees respect for human rights, gender equality, and environmental protection.
The Fairtrade seal on a product assures consumers that they are supporting responsible, sustainable, and transparent trade practices, thereby contributing to improving the quality of life for producing communities and fostering fairer, more resilient supply chains.
In 2013, Café Federico received this international certification for complying with the Rainforest Alliance's sustainable agriculture standards. This confirms that it has been produced under rigorous environmental, social, and economic sustainability standards. This implies that Café Federico:
Protects biodiversity and ecosystems, promoting agricultural practices that preserve soil, water, and wildlife.
Respects human and labor rights, ensuring fair conditions for workers and communities.
Fosters climate resilience, adapting its methods to address climate change.
Promotes traceability and transparency throughout the supply chain.
Café Federico – Buendía Mosquera S.A.S.
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Award ceremony for Engineer Jorge Federico Buendía Martínez at Casa de Nariño, presented by former President of the Republic Andrés Pastrana. This event was organized by the Federation of Coffee Growers, where the best coffee farms in Colombia were awarded in 2001.