Claudia Patricia Mejía

Claudia Patricia Mejía is one of Antioquia’s most dedicated and determined coffee farmers. After losing her husband, she chose to remain on the land they built together — continuing their dream while raising her young son with the help of her supportive parents.

Working from her family farm in Ebéjico, Antioquia (1,750–2,200 MASL), Claudia produces single-origin Arabica Castillo Zona Centro, carefully washed and sun-dried to highlight its bright, clean flavor. Her story is one of perseverance and purpose, showing how strength and family bonds can keep traditions alive.

Bean Taste Profile

Claudia’s Castillo Zona Centro showcases a classic Antioquia profile — vibrant, balanced, and naturally sweet.

• Expect flavor notes of honey, cocoa, and citrus zest, with a silky body and crisp, lingering finish.
• Her consistent post-harvest care results in a clean cup prized by roasters seeking traceable, single-origin Colombian lots.
• Cupping Score: 87.3 (Specialty Grade)

Benefits

Direct Impact

• By joining the Uprise Network, Claudia receives fair and transparent pricing while staying close to her family and son.
• Her participation exemplifies how direct trade and community support empower single mothers in rural regions to maintain financial independence and stability.

Pricing

• Claudia earns 15–20 % higher margins through Uprise’s direct-trade model, allowing her to reinvest in her farm and her child’s education.
  Her success reinforces the importance of equitable sourcing and long-term partnerships for smallholder families.

Shipping

• Every order ships with a single door-to-door price that includes all fees, taxes, and duties.
  Roasters can track Claudia’s coffee in real time from her drying beds in Antioquia to their roasteries for full transparency and freshness assurance.

Meet the Farmer

Claudia Patricia embodies courage and compassion. Balancing motherhood with the demands of coffee farming, she continues her husband’s legacy while paving a brighter path for her son.

Supported by her parents and community, Claudia stands as a symbol of resilience within the Uprise network — a reminder that every cup of coffee can uplift a family’s future.

“This farm is our story,” says Claudia. “Every harvest carries the love of those who came before — and the hope of what’s next.”

Taste the Resilience

Her Castillo Zona Centro beans reflect the strength of a mother’s love and the dedication of a family bound to their land.
Each purchase supports single mothers who continue to farm with integrity and heart through the Uprise network.

1. Order Green Beans – Choose Claudia’s Castillo Zona Centro lots.
2. Request a Sample – Taste her balanced and uplifting cup.
3. Support Single Mothers in Coffee – Partner with Uprise to empower families through fair trade.