Santiago Restrepo

Santiago Restrepo represents the future of Colombian coffee. As the younger nephew of Carlos, Santiago bridges two worlds — the traditional mountain farms of Ebéjico, Antioquia, and the connected, data-driven generation shaping the next era of agriculture.

Like many Gen Z youth, Santiago once dreamed of leaving the countryside for the city. But through Uprise’s digital platform and direct-trade network, he’s discovered a new kind of freedom — one where he can manage his family’s business, grow his earnings, and stay connected to both his community and his peers online.

He and his family grow Single-Origin Arabica Castillo Tradicional, carefully washed and sun-dried to preserve Antioquia’s signature sweetness and clarity.

Bean Taste Profile

Santiago’s Castillo Tradicional beans offer a vibrant and youthful profile — bright, aromatic, and full of life.

• Expect notes of honey, red fruit, and cocoa nib, rounded by a clean finish and medium body.
• Each batch reflects his generation’s precision and commitment to both tradition and innovation.
• Cupping Score: 87.9 (Specialty Grade)

Benefits

Direct Impact

• Uprise’s digital tools have allowed Santiago to stay in his hometown while helping manage logistics, sales, and inventory through his phone.
• He now earns 15–20 % more per kilo, understands global coffee markets in real time, and can directly communicate with roasters and partners — breaking the barriers that once kept young farmers disconnected from opportunity.

Pricing

• Through the Uprise transparent pricing model, Santiago can see every peso accounted for — no intermediaries, no confusion.
• This visibility has changed his perception of farming: it’s not just hard work, it’s smart work.
• He’s now investing in new tools and crop management software to further improve quality and yield.

Shipping

• All of Santiago’s coffee is delivered at a single door-to-door price that includes taxes, duties, and logistics.
• With free real-time tracking, roasters can trace each shipment from his family’s farm in Antioquia to their roasteries with full transparency.

Meet the Farmer

Santiago Restrepo embodies the optimism and energy of a new generation redefining rural life.

He’s mobile-first, data-minded, and motivated by impact — yet still rooted in his family’s values of hard work and community.
Instead of seeing farming as a limitation, Santiago now views it as a digital opportunity — a career that connects him to both his heritage and the world.

“Technology didn’t replace our family farm,” Santiago says. “It made it stronger.”

Support the Next Generation

Santiago’s story represents the next chapter of farming — where connectivity, transparency, and empowerment meet craftsmanship and care. Each order helps keep young farmers on the land, connected, and thriving through technology.

1. Order Green Beans – Secure Santiago’s fresh Castillo Tradicional lots.
2. Request a Sample – Taste the next generation of Antioquia’s flavor.
3. Support Digital Farmers – Partner with Uprise to empower youth-led farming innovation.