Duglas Gomez

Doug represents the next generation of coffee growers emerging from Antioquia’s mountain region — blending conservation, innovation, and tradition.

When he’s not working with ProAves, one of Colombia’s leading wildlife conservation organizations, Doug collaborates with his family’s farm to produce premium single-origin Arabica Castillo Tradicional beans at 1,750–2,200 MASL.

His work reflects a shared mission between ProAves and Uprise: protecting Colombia’s natural ecosystems while teaching sustainable farming practices that secure the future of both wildlife and rural communities.

Bean Taste Profile

Doug’s Castillo Tradicional — Anaerobic Honey Process is a refined, specialty-grade coffee known for its layered sweetness and aroma.

• Expect a velvety body with notes of tropical fruit, honey, red grape, and cocoa, balanced by a gentle acidity and a lingering, clean finish.
• Cupping Score: 88.1 (Premium Specialty Grade)

Benefits

Choices

• Roasters gain direct access to a coffee that not only meets top-tier flavor standards but also supports biodiversity and sustainable land stewardship.
• Through Uprise, Doug’s family farm practices eco-conscious processing that reduces water use, promotes soil regeneration, and safeguards bird habitats in Antioquia’s cloud forests.

Pricing

• As part of the Uprise Direct-Trade model, Doug’s family earns 15–20 % higher margins per kilo.
• These funds are reinvested in farm conservation projects and in community education around regenerative farming practices — connecting environmental protection with better livelihoods.

Shipping

• All beans are shipped with door-to-door pricing, covering taxes, duties, and logistics.

• Orders include free real-time tracking, providing buyers full transparency from fermentation tank to roastery.

Meet the Farmer

Doug bridges two worlds — environmental conservation and specialty coffee. His professional role with ProAves gives him firsthand experience in preserving Colombia’s biodiversity, while his hands-on work with his family’s coffee lots lets him apply those principles to agriculture.

Through his partnership with Uprise, Doug champions sustainable farming education, encouraging other young farmers to see coffee as both an art and a vehicle for environmental protection.

“When we protect the land, the coffee rewards us,” Doug says. “Sustainability isn’t a trend — it’s our shared responsibility.”

Experience Coffee that Protects Nature

Doug’s anaerobic honey Castillo represents the future of Colombian coffee — where sustainability, conservation, and exceptional flavor meet. Each purchase helps protect native habitats and supports regenerative farming through Uprise’s direct-trade platform.

Order Green Beans – Reserve Doug’s specialty anaerobic honey lots.
Request a Sample – Taste this bright, fruit-forward coffee before committing to a full batch.
Support Sustainable Coffee – Partner with Uprise to align your roasting with biodiversity preservation.