The Arcila family behind Cofinet are passionate producers, sourcers, and exporters of exceptional Colombian coffee. Founded by brothers Carlos and Felipe Arcila in 2015, Cofinet specialises in alternative fermentation processes and has become a leader in innovative coffee processing.

We first crossed paths with Carlos in 2016, when we cupped coffee together at our Curtin café. Since then, we’ve proudly worked with the Arcila family, and have been lucky enough to visit Carlos, Felipe, and their father, Jairo Arcila, in Colombia on two occasions. Those visits gave us a firsthand look at Cofinet’s operations and the farms Jairo manages.

The Arcila family has a deep-rooted history in Colombian coffee. Jairo is a third-generation coffee grower with more than 40 years of experience, including time spent as a Mill Manager for one of Colombia’s largest exporters. Today, he owns five farms and a processing centre, La Pradera, located in the beautiful Quindío region of the Andes. His farms focus on exotic coffee varieties and provide hundreds of seasonal jobs during harvest.

Carlos and Felipe founded Cofinet to create direct, ethical, and sustainable relationships between Colombian producers and specialty coffee roasters in Australia and beyond. Through their producer programs, Cofinet supports smallholder farmers by sharing knowledge, improving quality, and helping to build sustainable incomes.

Over the years, we’ve had the pleasure of showcasing a wide range of coffees sourced through Cofinet. We’ve featured lots from Jairo’s own farms, as well as standout single producer coffees. La Leona, grown by Marta Arcila, is a staple in our Dark Coffee blend and has also appeared as a single origin espresso. Other highlights include a delicate Gesha from Sebastian Gomez and a complex, juicy natural from the Nasa Wesx Indigenous Community.

Working with Cofinet continues to be a joy. We’re always excited by the quality, innovation, and care that comes through in the coffees they share with us.