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The 2025 Cumbres de Colombia Specialty Coffee Auction, hosted by Café Granja La Esperanza (CGLE) on the V-Auction platform, has made history with a new national record for the highest price ever paid for a Colombian coffee.
The lot “Mavicure Hills – Laurina Natural” sold for an unprecedented $2,194.1 per kilogram, totaling $13,137.30, making it the most expensive Colombian coffee ever auctioned. The exclusive 13.2-lb vacuum-sealed lot achieved an exceptional cup score of 94.25, noted for its rosehip, banana, green apple, and blackberry jam flavor profile.
Purchased by Brew92 (Saudi Arabia), this sale marks a historic milestone not only for Colombia but also for the global specialty coffee industry, highlighting the rising international appreciation for rare micro-lots.
Unlike previous record-holders—often Panamanian Geishas—this record was achieved with the Laurina variety, a rare and delicate cultivar that underscores Colombia’s ability to rival and redefine the world’s top coffee origins.
“This achievement reflects years of dedication from every hand involved – from the pickers in the fields to our fermentation specialists and cupping lab,” said Rigoberto Herrera, Director of Café Granja La Esperanza. “Each lot tells a story of passion, discipline, and love for coffee that has grown within our family since 1945.”
Now in its fifth edition, the Cumbres de Colombia Auction featured 25 micro-lots from Colombia’s diverse coffee-growing ecosystems, particularly in the high mountains of Valle del Cauca. Each lot was handpicked at peak ripeness and processed using Café Granja La Esperanza’s innovative fermentation and drying techniques that have earned the farm global recognition.
Held on October 22, 2025, the auction attracted elite roasters and buyers from around the world in search of the rarest and most distinctive coffees. The Mavicure Hills Laurina, grown in Trujillo, Valle del Cauca, captivated bidders with its exceptional balance, clarity, and character—setting a new benchmark for Colombian specialty coffee.
Top Lot Details
- Winning Buyer: Brew92 (Saudi Arabia)
- Lot Name: Mavicure Hills – Laurina (Natural)
- Origin: Trujillo, Valle del Cauca, Colombia
- Cup Score: 94.25
- Lot Size: 13.2 lb
- Final Price: $2,194.1/kg (Total $13,137.30 FOB Cali, Colombia)
- Auction Platform: V-Auction
- Auction Date: October 22, 2025
This record-breaking sale reaffirms Colombia’s leadership in specialty coffee innovation, proving that extraordinary coffees can transcend variety expectations. Achieving over $2,000 per kilogram with a non-Geisha Laurina marks a pivotal moment for Colombian coffee, showcasing its strength on the world’s most demanding stages.
“This moment belongs to all the families who dedicate their lives to cultivating these extraordinary coffees,” the CGLE team said. “We are proud to represent Colombia and share its stories, aromas, and flavors with the world.”
Café Granja La Esperanza expressed gratitude to the international coffee community, buyers, and partners who continue to make the Cumbres de Colombia Auction a true celebration of Colombian craftsmanship and excellence.
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