Finca La Holandesa

More About Finca La Holandesa

Finca La Holandesa presents itself as a family business in specialty coffee with roots in Colombia and a European base in Utrecht. The company is publicly described as being founded by Carolina Cardenas Muñoz, a third-generation Colombian coffee farmer. Her mother, Luz Nidia Muñoz Cañas, is the farm owner and a fourth-generation grower. Her brother, Dany Javier Cardenas Muñoz, handles production and processing. A founding year is not publicly documented.

Origin, Family & Business Structure

The main farm is located in Vereda El Manzanillo, Santa Rosa de Cabal, Risaralda, Colombia. The altitude is listed in the official product information as approximately 1,900 to 1,950 meters above sea level. According to the company, the Dutch base includes a European office, micro-roastery, and distribution for retail sales in Utrecht.

The business model combines cultivation, processing, sourcing, export, distribution, and sales. Additionally, Finca La Holandesa provides market access for small-scale coffee farmers from regions such as Risaralda, Quindío, Tolima, Caldas, Antioquia, Cauca, Nariño, Huila, and Cesar. In addition to Colombia, origins such as Cabo Verde, Guatemala, Panama, and Central America are mentioned.

Roasting & Quality Control

The company roasts in the Netherlands with partners and also uses its own equipment for micro-roasting and quality control. Mentioned machines include the Aillio Bullet and Kaffelogic Nano 7. For services in Colombia, a Probat 5 kg roaster is mentioned. The Dutch facility also supports cupping, sample analysis, and consultancy for roasters, importers, and other coffee professionals.

A detailed roasting philosophy is not publicly documented. However, specific profiles are known for individual products. Encanto, a washed Castillo, has a medium roast. Glasir, a Yellow Honey of Castillo and Bourbon, has a light-medium roast. For Encanto, it is noted that roasting takes place in the third week of every month.

Documented coffee offering

The webshop divides its offerings into roasted coffee, green coffee, and equipment. Two roasted coffees are publicly documented with origin data. Encanto is a washed Castillo from Finca La Holandesa, originating from Vereda El Manzanillo. The producers are D.J. Cardenas Muñoz, Luz Nidia Muñoz Cañas, and Carolina Cardenas Muñoz. The coffee has a listed altitude of 1,950 meters and an SCA score of 85.

“Glasir“ is a Yellow Honey coffee consisting of Castillo and Bourbon varieties, hailing from the same farm, producers, and origin. This coffee boasts an SCA score of 86.75. On the B2B page, the names Finca La Holandesa, Encanto, and Glacier are mentioned, while the consumer-facing page spells the related product name as Glasir.

“For business clients, the company offers green coffee on an EXW or FOB basis from Colombia. Additionally, spot coffees available in Nederland are listed for European buyers. This allows the chain to target not only consumers but also traders, the hospitality sector, and specialty cafés.

“Sustainability and Research”

“Finca La Holandesa describes various practices regarding water management, waste streams, and biodiversity. The company states that water waste is minimized and reused, and natural fertilizers are produced. The farm also highlights its local wildlife and biodiversity, including sloths, toucans, goats, and free-roaming chickens.

“Research and development constitute a dedicated area of operation within the company. This includes the application of coffee by-products, such as biopolymer prototypes and cascara for tea, chocolate, and related products. The company mentions SCA membership and SCA courses completed by the team, including Green Coffee, Roasting, Barista, and Cupping or CVA for Cuppers. Certifications such as organic, Fairtrade, or Rainforest Alliance are not publicly documented on the reviewed pages.

“Distribution, Services, and Locations”

“Consumer sales are handled through their own webshop, with availability in Nederland and international shipping. For B2B, the company mentions deliveries to the hospitality sector, specialty cafés, and retailers. Wholesale delivery is described in CURTEC drums of 5, 10, 15, or 20 kilos. White-label coffee and sale-or-return options are also mentioned.

“A standalone Dutch café or public tasting room under the name Finca La Holandesa is not publicly documented. However, private cuppings for groups, companies, and events are available. Origin trips to the farm in Santa Rosa de Cabal are also listed upon request. Takuaras, a boutique hostel and café-restaurant near the Termales in Santa Rosa de Cabal, is described as a partner location and is run by ’Ángela, a niece of Carolina and Dany’.

“Events, Recognition, and Team”

“Finca La Holandesa has been featured at events such as Amsterdam Coffee Festival, Chocolate Festival or Chocoa, Coffee Fest Madrid, and Rotterdam Coffee Festival. The 2024 Amsterdam Coffee Festival guide mentioned tastings with Café de Tolima and Café de Eje Cafetero. In 2025 and 2026, Finca La Holandesa was part of The Cupping Exchange program.

“The product page for Glasir features the mention “GLOBAL COFFEE AWARDS NATIONAL WINNER FOR THE NETHERLANDS”. Aside from this, no separate editorial profiles in Sprudge or Perfect Daily Grind are publicly documented in the reviewed results. The public team consists of Carolina Cardenas Muñoz for sourcing and general management, Luz Nidia Muñoz Cañas as farm owner and quality reference, Dany Javier Cardenas Muñoz for production and processing, and Ángela at Takuaras and events.

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