Mérida, Venezuela — Finca La Curva

Coffee from Mérida, Venezuela — a hidden treasure that’s gaining recognition for its remarkable quality. Grown at 1,600 MASL in the fertile soils of Santa Cruz, this coffee thrives in the cool Andean climate and is cared for by a community deeply committed to specialty, sustainability, and tradition. For us, it’s more than just coffee — it’s home. Being from Mérida ourselves, this origin represents not only our roots, but also our passion for sharing Venezuela’s finest coffees with the world.

Venezuela was once one of the world’s top coffee producers, especially in the 19th and early 20th centuries. With its rich volcanic soils and diverse climates, the country offers perfect conditions for coffee, producing beans with a smooth, balanced character. While production is smaller today, Venezuelan coffee still carries a legacy of excellence — and every cup tells a story worth rediscovering.

This lot from Finca La Curva combines Villanueva, a native variety from the Venezuelan Andes known for its exceptional cup quality and classic profile, with Castillo, a resilient variety that adds balance and clarity. The result is a clean, enduring cup with notes of brown sugar, almond, cocoa, and orange— a true expression of Mérida’s coffee heritage.