Beneath the shadows of the beautiful Nevado del Huila, lies the small town of Gaitania, home to 100 small-scale coffee growers responsible for the El Jordan blend. The influence of this active volcano has given this region rich volcanic soils and sheer mountain formations, resulting in a range micro-climates. The fertile lands and mild climate, combined with strong dedication from these producers, result in a unique cup profile. Despite safety and security issues in the past, due to the guerrilla presence in the region for over four decades, these coffee growers have always grown their coffee with pride and care.

Caravela started working with El Jordan on 2003 after seeing the excitement of these farmer to produce high quality coffee. Since then, we have implemented diverse training projects, working with them to help maximize the potential of their coffees. As a consequence, some of its members have been Cup of Excellence finalists several times.