Colombia | Cauca, Washed

Origin: Colombia

Region: Cauca

Farmer: Regional smallholders

Taste notes - chocolate, apple, biscuit.

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Region

The Cauca region is located in the South-Western part of Colombia. The coffee is grown in small plots by rural, indigenous and Afro-descendant communities in 34 municipalities, which house more than 90,000 families who grow approximately 93,000 hectares of Arabica coffee. 

This Colombian region is rich with flora and fauna species typical only for this region and is fortified by waters from the five major rivers of Colombia and their basins. The Climate benefits from the Pacific Ocean and high altitudes of the Andes mountains range. All this results in nutrient-rich volcanic soil, which has a beneficial effect on coffee growing processes.

Cerro Napi, located 3,860 meters above the sea, is the highest point in the Serranía del Pinche, in the western mountain range of Colombia - Cauca. All this combines in a terroir, providing superior conditions for coffee lots with an impressive diversity of flavour and aroma. Coffees from the Cauca region mostly have a strong and caramelized fragrance and a balanced taste profile - a combination of mild acidity and sweetness.

Processing

Coffee cherries are harvested and delivered to the processing facility by Colombian smallholders. There, the cherries are sorted and washed in water, where the so-called "floaters" are separated from the crop. Afterwards, the coffee is pulped, and the beans are fully washed. Then, the coffee beans are dried for more than 20 days until they reach their target moisture level. After that, this coffee lot is hulled, separating green coffee from its protective packment. In the end coffee is packed in 70 kg bags, and prepared for direct shipment to the Rocket Bean warehouse.

Rainforest Alliance Certification

The Rainforest Alliance certification signifies a commitment to sustainable agricultural practices that protect the environment, support local communities, and improve farmers' livelihoods. For coffee production, this certification ensures that farmers are committed to rigorous standards that promote biodiversity, reduce environmental impact, and enhance social and economic conditions for workers. By choosing Rainforest Alliance-certified coffee, consumers support a more sustainable coffee industry that respects both people and the planet.