Tina Cardona

Tina Cardona is one of the most beloved and enduring members of the Uprise network. At over eight decades strong, she carries the warmth and energy of a grandmother determined to nurture both her community and her land.

Her farm sits in Ebéjico, Antioquia (1,750–2,200 MASL) where she cultivates single-origin Arabica Castillo Tradicional, washed and sun-dried to perfection. While Tina now relies on her neighbors and grandchildren for the more physical work of farming, she plays a vital role in digital coordination and mentorship—bridging generations through the Uprise platform and ensuring her family’s legacy continues.

Bean Taste Profile

Tina’s Castillo Tradicional lots are elegant and comforting, with notes of panela, milk chocolate, and soft citrus, underscored by a velvety mouthfeel and gentle sweetness.

• Her coffee consistently reflects Antioquia’s signature balance of body, clarity, and warmth.
• Cupping Score: 87.0 (Specialty Grade)

Benefits

Choices

• Through the Uprise direct-trade model, Tina’s family now enjoys 15–20 % higher margins per kilo, giving her the financial stability to invest back into her farm, assist her grandchildren’s education, and extend generosity to her neighbors.
• Her participation demonstrates how digital tools and fair pay can empower elder farmers to stay connected, productive, and influential in the new era of coffee trade.

Pricing

• Uprise’s transparent pricing model enables Tina to sustain her household and reinvest in shared community resources—helping other smallholders in Ebéjico modernize their operations and access digital trade platforms.

Shipping

• All of Tina’s green coffee ships at a single door-to-door price inclusive of taxes, duties, and logistics.
• Free real-time tracking ensures transparency from her hillside farm to the roaster’s door.

Meet the Farmer

Known affectionately as “Abuela Tina,” she is the heart of her hillside community.  While she no longer harvests full-time, Tina plays an essential mentoring role, teaching younger farmers the values of stewardship, patience, and shared success.

Her grandchildren manage digital communication with Uprise, creating a living link between the old traditions of Colombian coffee and the new, tech-driven generation.

“Every bean tells a story,” Tina says. “Mine is about family, hard work, and gratitude.”

Experience the Warmth and Wisdom of Tina’s Harvest

Her Castillo Tradicional beans carry generations of care and the spirit of Colombian hospitality.
Each lot you purchase supports elder farmers who are bridging tradition and innovation through Uprise’s network.

1. Order Green Beans – Source Tina’s classic Antioquia Castillo Tradicional.
2. Request a Sample – Taste the smooth sweetness of her specialty-grade coffee.
3. Support Generational Farming – Partner with Uprise to help elder farmers stay active and connected.