Milena Restrepo

Milena Restrepo farms alongside her husband, Carlos, in the mountain community of Ebéjico, Antioquia (1,750–2,200 MASL).
Known for her soft-spoken leadership and precise attention to post-harvest detail, Milena is becoming the matriarch of a new generation of specialty coffee producers.

Her coffee, single-origin Arabica Variedad Colombia, reflects her commitment to continuous improvement — every harvest carefully washed and sun-dried to preserve Antioquia’s natural sweetness and structure.

Bean Taste Profile

Milena’s Variedad Colombia delivers a cup that is bright, sweet, and full-bodied, with smooth layers of caramel, red apple, and chocolate.

• Its balance and clean finish make it a roaster favorite for both blends and single-origin offerings.
• Cupping Score: 87.5 (Specialty Grade)

Benefits

Choices

• Roasters gain direct access to Milena’s harvest through the Uprise Network, reducing intermediary costs while ensuring full traceability and origin authenticity.
  Each purchase strengthens family-run farms like hers and helps establish long-term stability for smallholder producers in Antioquia.

Pricing

• Under Uprise’s direct-trade model, Milena receives 15–20 % higher crop margins, reinvesting profits into better processing equipment and long-term soil health — ensuring sustainability for the family’s next generation of farmers.

Shipping

• Enjoy a single door-to-door price that includes all taxes, fees, and duties.
  Every order features free tracking from farm to roastery, providing complete transparency and quality assurance throughout delivery.

Meet the Farmer

Milena Restrepo is both a mother and a mentor — balancing her family responsibilities with her growing leadership on the farm.
Her steady dedication has elevated the family’s coffee to consistent specialty-grade status, earning recognition among Uprise’s most reliable producers. She is deeply respected for her collaborative spirit and focus on nurturing both the crop and the people who cultivate it.

“Every season teaches us something,” Milena says. “With patience and care, the land always gives back.”

Discover the Elegance of Milena’s Variedad Colombia

Her beans represent family tradition, feminine strength, and the pursuit of excellence across every harvest.
Each lot you roast supports sustainable growth and generational continuity in Antioquia.

Order Green Beans – Secure your lot directly from Milena’s harvest.
Request a Sample – Taste the clarity and sweetness of her Variedad Colombia.
Join the Uprise Network – Partner with us to support producers who are shaping the future of Colombian coffee.