Nestled in the steep, verdant mountains of Acevedo, Huila, Finca Recinas is a beacon of modern Colombian specialty coffee, featuring rare genetics, precise processing, and a dedicated producer. María Belén Díaz, a second-generation coffee farmer, has been immersed in coffee from a young age and has spent the last 25 years honing her craft. In 2008, she trained as a cupper in Pitalito, refining her quality evaluation skills and exploring exotic varieties and intentional processing methods.

The Papayo washed lot from Finca Recinas is a testament to her expertise. Set at 1,780 masl, the farm's elevation allows for slow cherry maturation, contributing to the clean, sweet structure desired in a top washed coffee. The Papayo variety, notable for its elongated cherry shape resembling papaya, is a rare Colombian cultivar associated with Huila. It has garnered attention in the competition and specialty scene for its outstanding aromatics and tropical clarity. Interestingly, Papayo's genetics indicate a close relationship to Ethiopian landraces, rather than the expected Bourbon-Caturra line. María's processing method is meticulous: ripe cherries are floated to remove defects, fermented in bags for 36 hours, mechanically pulped, dry-fermented in an aerated tank for another 36 hours, rinsed twice, and slowly dried in a covered marquesina for around 15 days. This results in a distinctive coffee with a high-definition washed profile, showcasing the unique Papayo variety and María's proven craftsmanship.