I love the beginning of a new year. It feels like a reset… like I get to breathe deeper and build with intention again. For Tracer, 2026 is one of those years where the things I’ve been dreaming about start becoming real. Not just “ideas on paper” real — but you can actually walk in, smell the coffee roasting, taste it, and be part of it real. So I wanted to write my first blog of the year as a simple update: what I’m working on, what I’m excited about, and what I’m hoping Tracer becomes...

The specialty coffee community in Bolívar, Antioquia witnessed an inspiring weekend as Eduardo competed in two regional coffee competitions and earned podium placements in both. With calm focus, discipline, and genuine love for coffee, he represented the craft from seed to cup. Competing among talented baristas and roasters, Eduardo earned: 3rd place in the barista competition using the Hario Switch 2nd place in the coffee roasting competition with a Gesha Honey from Finca La Herencia ,...

Every coffee bean carries a story, and how that story is told depends on the roast. Light roasts reveal the bean’s origin with bright, citrusy notes and floral sweetness. Medium roasts bring balance, softening the acidity and adding warmth and caramelized depth. Dark roasts lean into intensity, offering bold, smoky tones that linger.