Elias Roa

Elias Rao and his family own the famed Finca Tamana – a Colombian coffee farm known all over the world. For us in Amor Perfecto, Don Elias is a great example of what work, dedication and passion can accomplish in Colombia. 15 years ago, Don Elias returned to the farm after a life-altering event in the street of Bogota. Today, his farm is a reference for quality all over the world. Together with his wife Bellanith and their sons and daughters, they have spent more than 8 years working side-by-side with baristas like the World Barista Champion Tim Wendelboe and our own Diego Campos (3 times National Champion of Colombia and Amor Perfecto’s ambassador) and his equally formidable wife, Derlin (daughter of Elias Roa) to create special coffees. The Tamana farm is located in Huila between the two mountain ranges that by-sect Colombia from South to North along the Magdalena Valley. Today, Huila is the #1 producer of coffee in Colombia. The farm is located in La Plata Municipality at an altitude of 1,650 masl. Amor Perfecto has held a strong relationship with Don Elias and his family for years and this has allowed us to roast his coffee with the joint collaboration of Don Elias and his family, resulting in a great example of an elegant, yet a flavorful cup of one of Colombia’s best coffees. This coffee combined the best traits of a cup of Colombian coffee, sweet, yet delicate, molasses combined with bright fruit flavors with an interesting lingering note of baking spices and nuts. This is one of the most loved coffees and has been for years.