Berracas Café
Experience the luscious, rich flavors of Huila, Colombia, brought to you from Brooklyn, NY. By choosing Berracas Café, you support sustainable development and community growth through educational workshops and collaborative initiatives.
“Berraca”
(berr-ak-a)
In Colombian slang, "berraca" refers to a woman who is brave, determined, & unstoppable – qualities that perfectly describe our cooperatives of female farmers.
With each purchase, you support women and their families with professional development workshops and empowering activities designed to catalyze community growth, foster leadership skills, and promote sustainable practices that enhance their livelihoods and contribute to a more equitable coffee industry.
Our Coffee
Specialty Coffee
Elevate Your Coffee Experience
Our Certified Specialty Coffee line is a celebration of craftsmanship, quality, and flavor. Each bean is meticulously sourced from Huila, one of the finest coffee-growing regions in Colombia, where farmers uphold rigorous standards to produce exceptional coffee. With certifications that guarantee ethical practices and unparalleled quality, this line offers a diverse range of single-origin coffees, each with unique tasting notes. Expect vibrant acidity, complex flavors, and a smooth finish in every cup. Perfect for coffee enthusiasts who appreciate the artistry behind every sip.
Classic Coffee
Timeless Flavor, Everyday Comfort
Our Classic Coffee line is designed for those who love the familiar warmth of a great cup of coffee. Featuring expertly crafted blends with balanced flavors and a smooth finish, this line is perfect for your daily brew. Whether you prefer a light roast with subtle hints of fruit or a bold dark roast with rich chocolate undertones, our Classic Coffee line delivers consistent quality and comfort in every cup. It's the ideal choice for mornings, afternoons, or any time you need a reliable pick-me-up that feels like home.
Connection
with your farmer
Our packaging features elegant, minimalist designs with a focus on storytelling. Each bag includes:
A brief profile of one of our women farmers
Information on the specific cooperative that produced the beans
QR code linking to more detailed impact stories and workshop initiatives
Huila, Colombia
Café from Huila, Colombia
Huila, Colombia’s leading coffee-producing region, cultivated nearly 148,000 hectares in 2023 and is celebrated for its exceptional Arabica coffee grown in high-altitude farms with volcanic soils. Beyond coffee, Huila is a cultural and ecological treasure, where women farmers have transformed the industry through sustainable practices and social responsibility, improving education, gender equality, and economic stability.
Berracas Café began in 2018 as part of a women’s empowerment initiative sponsored by Sustainable Harvest and Levi Strauss. Officially launched in 2025 by Megan Leigh Willy, Berracas Café embodies the spirit of Huila’s resilient women farmers, combining innovation and sustainability to create lasting change through coffee.
Berracas Café
“Empower change with every sip.”