The “El Placer” Farms Project was founded by Sebastián Ramírez with the mission of producing complex, desirable, and delicious coffees. The name "El Placer," meaning "The Pleasure" in English, reflects the joy and satisfaction embodied in the farm’s coffees. Nestled in the heart of El Eje Cafetero (the Coffee Zone) in Calarcá, Quindío, the farm’s elevation of 1,744 metres above sea level plays a crucial role in creating its unique flavour profiles.
Sebastián, a fourth-generation coffee producer, embarked on his coffee journey 14 years ago. Managing his parents’ farm provided him with valuable experience and laid the foundation for the El Placer Farms Project. Initially starting with his family’s farm, the project has grown to include partner farms owned by small coffee producers in Quindío and Huila, such as Andalucía, La Sofía, La Carito, and La Paz.
The El Placer Farms Project now spans five coffee farms across the Eje Cafetero, including Calarcá, Tebaida, Pueblo Tapado, Montenegro, and San Adolfo. These farms are situated at altitudes ranging from 1,200 to 2,100 metres above sea level (MASL), contributing to the diverse and rich flavour profiles of their coffees.
