Don Hernán Cardona

Don Hernán Cardona is one of Antioquia’s most respected coffee growers — a master of his craft who has spent his entire life in the mountains cultivating perfection. Known locally as one of the “OGs” of Colombian coffee, Don Hernán built his legacy on meticulous growing and fermentation techniques that continue to inspire younger farmers in the region.

Today, from his farm in Ebéjico, Antioquia (1,750 – 2,200 MASL), he produces Single-Origin Arabica Castillo Tradicional, crafted through Anaerobic Honey Process fermentation for unparalleled flavor clarity and sweetness.

He also helped lead the development of the Uprise farm road project, connecting remote hillside growers directly to Uprise’s export routes — a contribution that will benefit generations of farmers to come.

Bean Taste Profile

Don Hernán’s Anaerobic Honey Process Castillo is a truly exceptional cup — lush, fruit-forward, and velvety.

• Expect notes of tropical fruit, honey, red wine, and dark cocoa, balanced by a juicy body and refined sweetness.
• This lot represents the peak of Colombian specialty coffee craftsmanship.
• Cupping Score: 88.9 (Specialty Grade)

Benefits

Direct Impact

• Don Hernán now dedicates his time to mentoring younger producers across Antioquia, sharing techniques that emphasize quality, sustainability, and patience.
• Through Uprise’s direct-trade model, he ensures his legacy continues — empowering others to thrive while improving infrastructure and access to fair markets.

Pricing

• As one of Uprise’s premium specialty suppliers, Don Hernán’s beans command a higher return, giving him and his community 15–20 % better margins per kilo.

• These profits help fund education, equipment, and rural development projects that strengthen the Uprise ecosystem.

Shipping

• All of Don Hernán’s coffee ships with door-to-door pricing that includes taxes, duties, and logistics.
• Every lot is traceable through free real-time tracking, ensuring transparency from his hillside fermentation tanks to your roastery.

Meet the Farmer

For more than four decades, Don Hernán Cardona has been a pillar of Antioquia’s coffee heritage. His calm authority and passion for excellence have earned him respect among peers and younger growers alike. While he could have retired, Don Hernán chooses to teach — guiding others in post-harvest processing, fermentation control, and soil stewardship.

He believes in growth through knowledge, and his influence is felt across the Uprise network.

“The mountains have taught me everything,” Don Hernán says. “Now it’s my turn to teach others what the land has given me.”

The Mastery of Experience

This anaerobic honey-processed Castillo represents the pinnacle of Antioquia craftsmanship — smooth, fruit-rich, and ethically sourced.

Every purchase supports the farmers, families, and infrastructure that make Uprise possible.

• Order Green Beans – Reserve Don Hernán’s premium anaerobic lots.
• Request a Sample – Taste the innovation born from tradition.
• Support Farmer Mentorship – Partner with Uprise to strengthen rural communities and infrastructure.