The Origins of Leadership
From the Land of Huila to the World
The Legacy of Three Generations
Our story didn’t begin yesterday; it has been cultivated over decades. In 2012, Catalina Castillo and Miguel Llanos decided to take a step forward and transform the family tradition. With the firm intention of bringing unique added value to coffee cultivation, they embraced the legacy of the Llanos family, who have dedicatedly worked the lands of the Huila department for three generations.
Así nació APU, con una visión audaz que rompe fronteras: llevar la línea más selecta de cafés especiales desde la calidez de nuestro comercio local hacia el exigente mercado internacional. Hoy, cada taza es el resultado de un viaje que une el respeto ancestral por la tierra con una ambición global.
From origin to cup, quality is maintained.
Our TRACEABILITY it ensures that each coffee retains its characteristics and profile, exactly as defined in its technical specifications. Because a great cup shouldn't just be good: it must be consistently good.
THE JOURNEY OF APU CAFÉ
The essence of three generations of the Llanos family—from the acquisition of the land to the present day
Our Legacy in Every Cup
We don’t just grow coffee; we manage the entire value chain with absolute technical precision, ensuring flawless traceability from our El Carmelo Farm in Teruel, Huila, all the way to the end consumer.
International Reach
We export our roasted specialty coffee (whole bean and ground) directly to select countries in Europe, bringing the essence of Huila to the Old Continent.
National Presence
We lead the specialty market for imported and organic coffees in Bogotá and Colombia’s major cities, with the capacity for fast shipping throughout the country.
Institutional Recognition
We are proudly registered in the database of the National Federation of Coffee Growers of Colombia (FNC), a seal that guarantees the origin and quality of our coffee.
Premium Customization
We design and customize our products according to the specific tastes and requirements of each customer and the market.
Our Reason for Being
Our Daily Commitment
Our reason for being is to cultivate curiosity and delight. We source exceptional coffee varieties and continually innovate in specialty coffee production processes, with the goal of creating a true culture of coffee enjoyment for friends and enthusiasts of the perfect cup.
The Ecosystem of the Future
We envision ourselves as the undisputed leaders in specialty coffee at the local, regional, national, and international levels. We want the APU brand to travel the world, not only as a high-quality product but also as a channel for telling the valuable stories of other coffee farmers who make our great mountain ecosystem possible.
The APU Promise
We seek to strengthen a sense of leadership, creativity, proactivity, and respect in everything we do. We want every person holding a bag of APU to feel a deep sense of identity, belonging, and continuity with Huila’s coffee heritage.
We're ready to assist you
If you would like more information about our company and our products,
please send us your contact information or contact us:
MIGUEL LLANOS
miguel.llanos@apucafe.com
+57 320 305 8679
VIVIANA TORRES
vivianatorresc@gmail.com
+1 514 655 8201
CATALINA CASTILLO
catalina.castillo@apucafe.com
+57 317 854 8974
What Our Visitors Say
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