Las Alasitas ( Espresso Roasted )

COUNTRY: Bolivia

DEPARTMENT: La Paz

PROVINCE: Caranavi

COLONY: Bolinda

ELEVATION: 1,600-1,650m above sea level

VARIETY: Red Caturra

PROCESSING: Washed Anaerobic

OWNERS: Los Rodriguez Family

This special micro-lot comes from Las Alasitas, a small farm owned by Pedro Rodríguez. Over the last decade, Rodríguez has worked tirelessly to build the production of, and market for, Bolivian specialty coffee, helping hundreds of local farmers recognise and realise the potential of their land and crops.

Pedro and his family have invested a lot of time and effort into trying to make each of their plantations a ‘model’ farm that other producers in the area can learn from. Along with a focus on proper farming practices, the family have trialled several varieties at Las Alasitas, including Gesha, San Bernardo, Caturra and Java. This particular lot is 100% Red Caturra.

After inspected and weighed, the cherries for this lot were carefully sorted by weight using water, and floaters were removed. Following this, the coffee was placed on a conveyor belt and was disinfected, in a similar process used for wine grapes. Once depulped, the wet parchment was fermented in the family’s brand new, custom-built stainless steel tanks for 48 hours. The team made sure the lid remained shut for the full period of fermentation, to ensure no oxygen touched the coffee and that the punch-like, boozy aroma remained trapped inside.

 for Espresso Machine, Mokka Pot, Stove Top, French press, and Filter brewing methods

 for Espresso Machine, Mokka Pot, Stove Top, French press, and Filter brewing methodsAfter a few days, when the coffee has reached 25% humidity, the layers of coffee were gradually increased. Careful attention and control during this drying phase ensured the coffee was stable and that a clean and balanced cup profile was achieved. The coffee was turned constantly whilst drying to ensure that it dried evenly and consistently. At midday, the coffee was covered to protect it from full sun. It was also covered overnight to prevent damage from morning dew.

Suitable for Espresso Machine, Mokka Pot, Stove Top, French press, and Filter brewing methods

Recommended Espresso Machine,Mokka Pot,French press

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