Rare Variety Series: SAN BERNARDO - FILTER Roast Date 24 September 2025

• Complex cup with high clarity
• Dutch gingerbread
• Reine Claude prune & lemon

Region: Huila Colombia

Producer: Adaiber Pena

Processing: Washed

Importer: Cofinet

Rob says: The SAN BERNARDO coffee variety, originally known as Pache in Guatemala, is a hidden gem in the world of specialty coffee, celebrated for its rarity, unique cup profile, and fascinating origins. This variety is a natural mutation of the Typica lineage.
The variety is one of the oldest and most revered coffee varieties in the world. Originating in Guatemala, where it was first discovered in 1949, San Bernardo has found a nice in Colombia. Its distinct characteristics and exceptional quality have made it a prized discovery for coffee professionals and enthusiasts alike.

Only a handful of farms cultivate this variety due to its low yield and high susceptibility to leaf rust and other diseases. These factors make San Bernardo a challenging and high-cost coffee to maintain. However, Colombian farmers, like Adaiber Pena, who have successfully managed to grow it have gained significant popularity in the specialty coffee industry.