{"title":"Bolivia Agricafe, Sol de la Mañana \u0026 Los Rodríguez Coffee Collection","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"172\" data-end=\"1094\"\u003eThis collection showcases exceptional coffees from Bolivia’s most respected specialty coffee network, led by the Rodríguez family through their company Agricafe, their estate farm group Fincas Los Rodríguez, and the Sol de la Mañana producer program. Estate farms owned directly by the Rodríguez family include Buena Vista, Las Alasitas, La Linda, El Fuerte, Santa Rosa, Floripondio, Waliki, and La Llama, located throughout the Caranavi and Samaipata regions at elevations between 1,400 and 1,850 metres above sea level. Alongside these estate farms, Agricafe works with independent producers through the Sol de la Mañana program, including farms such as Carmelita and other smallholder sites across Caranavi. All coffees are processed and prepared for export at Agricafe’s Buena Vista mill, ensuring exceptional traceability, consistency, and quality while preserving the unique identity of each individual farm and lot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1096\" data-end=\"1789\"\u003eThis vertically integrated structure allows Agricafe to control every stage of production, from agronomy and harvesting through to advanced processing techniques such as Coco Natural fermentation. Estate farms like La Llama, Buena Vista, and Las Alasitas serve as research and innovation centres, while the Sol de la Mañana program helps develop Bolivia’s next generation of specialty producers. The result is a collection of coffees renowned for clarity, structure, and distinctive flavour profiles. Explore our full range of Bolivian coffees below, including Gesha, Caturra, Java, and other rare varieties sourced directly from Agricafe, Fincas Los Rodríguez, and Sol de la Mañana producers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1577\" data-end=\"1655\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1577\" data-end=\"1655\"\u003eBolivia Agricafe, Fincas Los Rodríguez \u0026amp; Sol de la Mañana Coffee Structure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"165\" data-end=\"204\"\u003eProducer Structure and Traceability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"206\" data-end=\"313\"\u003eAgricafe operates a fully vertically integrated coffee production system in Bolivia, structured as follows:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"315\" data-end=\"544\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"315\" data-end=\"359\"\u003eAgricafe (Producer, Processor, Exporter)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"359\" data-end=\"362\"\u003e– Family-owned company led by Pedro Rodríguez\u003cbr data-start=\"407\" data-end=\"410\"\u003e– Operates the Buena Vista wet mill and dry mill in Caranavi\u003cbr data-start=\"470\" data-end=\"473\"\u003e– Responsible for processing, quality control, and export of all lots\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"546\" data-end=\"747\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"546\" data-end=\"604\"\u003eFincas Los Rodríguez (Estate Farms, Owned by Agricafe)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"604\" data-end=\"607\"\u003eThese farms are owned and operated directly by the Rodríguez family and serve as both production sites and research and development centres:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"749\" data-end=\"863\"\u003e– Buena Vista\u003cbr data-start=\"762\" data-end=\"765\"\u003e– Las Alasitas\u003cbr data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"782\"\u003e– La Linda\u003cbr data-start=\"792\" data-end=\"795\"\u003e– El Fuerte\u003cbr data-start=\"806\" data-end=\"809\"\u003e– Santa Rosa\u003cbr data-start=\"821\" data-end=\"824\"\u003e– Floripondio\u003cbr data-start=\"837\" data-end=\"840\"\u003e– Waliki\u003cbr data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"851\"\u003e– La Llama\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"865\" data-end=\"1045\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"865\" data-end=\"929\"\u003eSol de la Mañana (Producer Training and Partnership Program)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"929\" data-end=\"932\"\u003eIndependent smallholder farms trained and supported by Agricafe, producing fully traceable specialty coffee lots:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1047\" data-end=\"1172\"\u003e– Carmelita\u003cbr data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1061\"\u003e– Mamani Family Farms\u003cbr data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1085\"\u003e– Flores Family Farms\u003cbr data-start=\"1106\" data-end=\"1109\"\u003e– Additional smallholder farms throughout the Caranavi region\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1174\" data-end=\"1479\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1174\" data-end=\"1224\"\u003eBuena Vista Mill (Central Processing Facility)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1224\" data-end=\"1227\"\u003e– Located in Caranavi, Bolivia\u003cbr data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1260\"\u003e– All estate and Sol de la Mañana coffees are processed here\u003cbr data-start=\"1320\" data-end=\"1323\"\u003e– Includes washing stations, controlled fermentation tanks, and raised drying beds\u003cbr data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1408\"\u003e– Processing methods include Washed, Honey, Natural, and Coco Natural\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bolivia-finca-la-llama-geisha-coco-natural-signature-series","title":"Bolivia | Finca La Llama | Geisha Coco Natural | Signature Series","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eView our other \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.centralcoastcoffee.com.au\/collections\/bolivia-agricafe-sol-de-la-manana-los-rodriguez-coffee-collection\"\u003eBolivia coffees\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\/Sensory\u003c\/strong\u003e: Mango, ripe strawberry and rock melon, with lingering jasmine florals. Distinct and pretty, with a syrupy texture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSCA Score:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90+\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable with Milk?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoast Level\u003c\/strong\u003e: Medium Light (66)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePROCESSING:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVARIETAL:\u003c\/strong\u003e Panama Geisha\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFarm:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eLos Rodríguez Family\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pedro Rodríguez and his family\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnnual Rainfall:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1700mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e December - June 2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Finca La Llama\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinca La Llama, located in Caranavi, Bolivia, is owned by the Rodríguez family. This farm is known for producing high-quality coffees due to its favorable climate and altitude of over 1,700 meters. The farm uses sustainable farming methods and innovative processing techniques to enhance coffee quality. The Gesha variety cultivated here is meticulously grown, showcasing the family’s dedication to specialty coffee. Their focus on experimental and innovative practices has made Finca La Llama a standout in the specialty coffee scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout \u003cspan\u003eLos Rodríguez Family\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rodríguez family, who run Finca La Llama, are pioneers in Bolivia's specialty coffee industry. They have been instrumental in improving the country's coffee production by investing in sustainable farming practices and innovative processing techniques. The family is known for their commitment to quality and experimentation, including their focus on the rare and prestigious Gesha variety. Their passion for coffee has led them to become key figures in advancing Bolivian coffee on the global stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Geisha Coco Natural\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Coco Natural processing method used for this Gesha bean is an innovative approach where whole coffee cherries are dried with the skin intact, allowing the fruit to impart more flavor into the beans. By controlling the drying environment carefully, the beans are exposed to the natural sugars and compounds in the cherry, resulting in more intense fruity and floral notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis method enhances the complexity of the cup profile, often highlighting tropical fruit and delicate sweetness. The Rodríguez family manages this process with precision, ensuring a balance between fermentation and drying to avoid off-flavors. The final result is a coffee that showcases the unique qualities of the Gesha variety while maintaining the brightness and clarity that this rare bean is known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Coco Natural process also aligns with their sustainable farming practices, as it maximizes the use of natural resources and minimizes waste. This meticulous method contributes to the overall excellence of Finca La Llama's specialty coffees, making their offerings stand out in the competitive world of premium coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCoffee in Bolivia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoffee production in Bolivia has evolved significantly, with the country now producing some of the world's finest specialty coffees. Coffee is primarily grown in regions like Caranavi, which boasts high altitudes and favorable microclimates that are ideal for cultivating specialty varieties like Gesha. Bolivian coffee is prized for its unique flavor profiles, often characterized by a bright acidity, floral notes, and a refined sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn recent years, Bolivian coffee farmers, like the Rodríguez family, have embraced innovative farming and processing techniques to enhance quality. Efforts to improve sustainability, infrastructure, and coffee processing have bolstered Bolivia's standing in the global coffee market. However, challenges like low yields and logistical difficulties still affect the industry, making it a niche but highly sought-after origin for premium coffee buyers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2902\" data-end=\"3026\"\u003eAbout Fincas Los Rodríguez\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"1022\"\u003eThis coffee was produced within Bolivia’s most advanced specialty coffee system, led by the Rodríguez family through their company Agricafe. Founded in 1986, Agricafe operates as a vertically integrated producer, processor, and exporter, combining their own farms, known as Fincas Los Rodríguez, with their Sol de la Mañana producer program. Their estate farms include Buena Vista, Alasitas, La Linda, El Fuerte, Santa Rosa, and other high-altitude sites across the Caranavi region and Samaipata, typically ranging from 1,400 to 1,850 metres above sea level. These farms serve both as production sites and as research and development centres, where modern agronomy, varietal selection, and fermentation techniques are continuously refined to push the boundaries of Bolivian coffee quality. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1024\" data-end=\"1897\"\u003eAlongside their estate farms, Agricafe operates the Sol de la Mañana program, a long-term producer education initiative supporting around 100 smallholder farmers across the Caranavi region. This program functions as a structured training system, guiding producers through planting, harvesting, pruning, processing, and farm management over a multi-year period to dramatically improve both quality and sustainability. Cherries from both Fincas Los Rodríguez and Sol de la Mañana producers are delivered to Agricafe’s Buena Vista wet mill, the central processing facility where coffees are sorted, fermented, dried on raised beds, and prepared for export with strict lot separation and traceability controls. This integrated approach ensures exceptional consistency while preserving the unique identity of each individual farm and lot. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1899\" data-end=\"2607\"\u003eThis structure allows each coffee to express its distinct farm origin, such as Las Alasitas, Carmelita, Buena Vista, or other Sol de la Mañana farms, while benefiting from Agricafe’s advanced processing infrastructure and quality control systems. Techniques such as Coco Natural fermentation are carefully executed at the mill level, producing highly expressive flavour profiles while maintaining full traceability from farm to export. You can explore more coffees produced within this system, including rare Gesha, Caturra, Java, and experimental lots, in our\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.centralcoastcoffee.com.au\/collections\/bolivia-agricafe-sol-de-la-manana-los-rodriguez-coffee-collection\"\u003e Bolivia Agricafe and Los Rodríguez collection\u003c\/a\u003e, representing some of the most progressive and sought-after coffees currently available in Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e","brand":"Central Coast Coffee","offers":[{"title":"Upcoming Roast \/ 160g","offer_id":41881939705892,"sku":"bolivia_la_llama_coco-geisha_160g","price":49.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Upcoming Roast \/ 320g","offer_id":41881939738660,"sku":"bolivia_la_llama_coco-geisha_320g","price":95.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Upcoming Roast \/ 480g","offer_id":41881939771428,"sku":"bolivia_la_llama_coco-geisha_480g","price":139.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0109\/4175\/9552\/files\/bolivia_59ccdd01-05f7-4f5a-9980-4060dafc77fc.jpg?v=1736998852"},{"product_id":"bolivia-carmelita-caturra-coco-natural","title":"Bolivia | Carmelita | Caturra Coco Natural","description":"\u003ch3\u003eView our other \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.centralcoastcoffee.com.au\/collections\/bolivia-agricafe-sol-de-la-manana-los-rodriguez-coffee-collection\"\u003eBolivia coffees\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Carmelita\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis coffee was produced by Carmela Aduviri in Copacabana, a small and remote settlement 180 kilometres from La Paz in the heart of the Caranavi province. This region is the epicentre for specialty coffee production in Bolivia, with incredibly high elevations, rich soil, and wide daily temperature ranges providing the perfect conditions to produce exceptional coffee. Carmelita farm is around three hectares in size and sits at an elevation of 1,400–1,550 metres above sea level. Because the region is so steep, the farm is laid out across five ‘floors,’ and contains a number of corridors to make the picking and loading of the cherries easier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout \u003cspan\u003eCarmela Aduviri\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarmela moved to the region when she was 25, and has spent almost 50 years working in coffee, all while raising eight children. Carmela is a member of Agricafe’s Sol de la Mañana program, which is aimed at improving infrastructure and farming practices at farm level to create a more sustainable future for coffee in Bolivia. Since joining in 2014, Carmela has built a vibrant coffee nursery and learned to prune, feed, and manage her coffee plantation to increase her yields. The program has encouraged her invest in her plantation and take a long-term view towards coffee farming. In doing so she has established the foundations for a more sustainable, and ultimately more profitable, future for her family. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarmelita farm is planted with a mix of Caturra and Catuaí variety trees, with a little bit of Java.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Caturra Coco Natural\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Coco Natural processing method used for this Caturra bean is an innovative approach where whole coffee cherries are dried with the skin intact, allowing the fruit to impart more flavor into the beans. By controlling the drying environment carefully, the beans are exposed to the natural sugars and compounds in the cherry, resulting in more intense fruity and floral notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis method enhances the complexity of the cup profile, often highlighting tropical fruit and delicate sweetness. The Coco Natural process also aligns with sustainable farming practices, as it maximizes the use of natural resources and minimizes waste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCoffee in Bolivia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoffee production in Bolivia has evolved significantly, with the country now producing some of the world's finest specialty coffees. Coffee is primarily grown in regions like Caranavi, which boasts high altitudes and favorable microclimates that are ideal for cultivating specialty varieties like Caturra. Bolivian coffee is prized for its unique flavor profiles, often characterized by a bright acidity, floral notes, and a refined sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn recent years, Bolivian coffee farmers, like the Aduviri, have embraced innovative farming and processing techniques to enhance quality. Efforts to improve sustainability, infrastructure, and coffee processing have bolstered Bolivia's standing in the global coffee market. However, challenges like low yields and logistical difficulties still affect the industry, making it a niche but highly sought-after origin for premium coffee buyers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"789\" data-start=\"730\"\u003eAbout Agricafe, Fincas Los Rodríguez \u0026amp; Sol de la Mañana\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1550\" data-start=\"791\"\u003eThis coffee was produced within Bolivia’s most advanced specialty coffee system, led by the Rodríguez family through their company Agricafe. Founded in 1986, Agricafe operates as a vertically integrated producer, processor, and exporter, combining their own estate farms, known as Fincas Los Rodríguez, with their Sol de la Mañana producer program. Their estate farms include Buena Vista, Las Alasitas, La Linda, El Fuerte, Santa Rosa, Floripondio, Waliki, and La Llama, located across the Caranavi region and Samaipata at elevations typically ranging from 1,400 to 1,850 metres above sea level. These farms serve as both production sites and research centres, where agronomy, varietal selection, and advanced fermentation techniques are continuously refined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2177\" data-start=\"1552\"\u003eAlongside these estate farms, Agricafe operates the Sol de la Mañana program, a long-term producer education initiative supporting independent smallholder farms such as Carmelita and others throughout the Caranavi region. This program provides structured training in farm management, harvesting, and processing, helping producers dramatically improve both quality and sustainability. Cherries from both estate farms and Sol de la Mañana producers are delivered to Agricafe’s Buena Vista mill, where coffees are sorted, fermented, dried on raised beds, and prepared for export with strict lot separation and full traceability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2813\" data-start=\"2179\"\u003eThis integrated structure allows each coffee to express its distinct farm origin while benefiting from Agricafe’s advanced processing infrastructure and quality control systems. Techniques such as Coco Natural fermentation are executed with precision at the mill level, producing highly expressive flavour profiles while maintaining complete traceability from farm to export. You can explore more coffees produced within this system, including rare Gesha, Caturra, and Java lots, in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.centralcoastcoffee.com.au\/collections\/bolivia-agricafe-sol-de-la-manana-los-rodriguez-coffee-collection\"\u003eBolivia Agricafe and Los Rodríguez collection\u003c\/a\u003e, representing some of the most progressive and sought-after coffees currently available in Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e","brand":"Central Coast Coffee","offers":[{"title":"Upcoming Roast \/ 320g","offer_id":42158470463524,"sku":"BOL0209_320g","price":36.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Upcoming Roast \/ 1000g","offer_id":43586759753764,"sku":"BOL0209_1000g","price":109.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"PLACEHOLDER 1 \/ 320g","offer_id":43586759786532,"sku":"r1_BOL0209_320g","price":36.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"PLACEHOLDER 1 \/ 1000g","offer_id":43586759819300,"sku":"r1_BOL0209_1000g","price":109.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"PLACEHOLDER 2 \/ 320g","offer_id":43586759852068,"sku":"r2_BOL0209_320g","price":36.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"PLACEHOLDER 2 \/ 1000g","offer_id":43586759884836,"sku":"r2_BOL0209_1000g","price":109.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0109\/4175\/9552\/files\/Carmela_1.jpg?v=1740621867"},{"product_id":"bolivia-el-fuerte-los-rodriguez-java-coco-natural","title":"Bolivia | El Fuerte | Los Rodriguez | Java Coco Natural","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eView our other \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.centralcoastcoffee.com.au\/collections\/bolivia-agricafe-sol-de-la-manana-los-rodriguez-coffee-collection\"\u003eBolivia coffees\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 100% Java microlot comes from El Fuerte, one of four farms owned and operated by the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRodríguez family\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein Bolivia’s Samaipata region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSamaipata is a relatively new coffee growing region located in the eastern department of Santa Cruz, at the foot of the Bolivian Andes. The Rodríguez family, who also own the exporting business Agricafe Bolivia, first established their business in the traditional coffee growing region of Caranavi, where they currently operate eight farms and a wet mill. In 2012 they expanded to the region of Samaipata, which is historically known for producing food crops like fruit and vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis was risky move – coffee had never been planted here before – however, Pedro recognised the region had the right conditions to produce exceptional quality coffee, with high elevations, nutrient-rich soil and a similar climate to Caranavi’s  (with the main difference being Samaipata being a little less tropical and is also drier than Caranavi). After their success in growing exceptional coffee at their first farm in the region, El Fuerte, the Rodríguez family have continued investing more heavily in Samaipata, planting three more farms and building a wet mill to process the coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bx-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bx-viewport\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"gallery-1\" class=\"gallery galleryid-11525 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-gallery-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"gallery-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gallery-icon landscape\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"555\" height=\"370\" src=\"https:\/\/melbournecoffeemerchants.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/%C2%A9PC_MCM_Bolivia_2015_034-555x370.jpg\" class=\"attachment-gallery-image size-gallery-image\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-4329\" srcset=\"https:\/\/melbournecoffeemerchants.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/©PC_MCM_Bolivia_2015_034-555x370.jpg 555w, https:\/\/melbournecoffeemerchants.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/©PC_MCM_Bolivia_2015_034-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/melbournecoffeemerchants.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/©PC_MCM_Bolivia_2015_034-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/melbournecoffeemerchants.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/©PC_MCM_Bolivia_2015_034-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/melbournecoffeemerchants.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/©PC_MCM_Bolivia_2015_034-976x650.jpg 976w, https:\/\/melbournecoffeemerchants.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/©PC_MCM_Bolivia_2015_034.jpg 1110w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 555px) 100vw, 555px\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text gallery-caption\" id=\"gallery-1-4329\"\u003eThe trio’s mission is to build the production of, and market for, Bolivian specialty coffee.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSamaipata means ‘Rest of the Heights’, and is a small, picturesque town. A scenic road that runs along a beautiful river leads to the town centre, attracting Bolivians and tourists alike. It is a popular base for nature walks and the World Heritage \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/El_Fuerte_de_Samaipata\"\u003eEl Fuerte Andes ruins\u003c\/a\u003e, after which the farm was named. The valley surrounding the town ranges between 1,600-1,800 meters above sea level, and has a fairly extreme climate. During the day the temperature is 25-30°C, dropping to as low as to 8-10°C during the night. This slows down the ripening of the coffee cherries, allowing the sugars of the fruit to concentrate in the flesh and bean, which in turn helps produce an incredibly sweet and complex coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEl Fuerte is 19.4 hectares in size and sits at 1,526 metres above sea level. The farm sits about 20km east of the town of Samaipata on the southern edge of the Amboro National Park, which is characterised by great diversity and biological richness, with plentiful forests, waterfalls and exotic birds. It also protects El Fuerte from strong winds and high temperatures, and the waterways in the valley help regulate the lower temperatures and keep frost away. Today, the farm is managed by Ángel Aguilera, who lives on the farm with his wife and family. Although it mostly produces Caturra, Ángel and Pedro have trialed several varieties on this farm, including Gesha, Pacamara, Java and Batian. This particular lot is 100% Java.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bx-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bx-viewport\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"gallery-2\" class=\"gallery galleryid-11525 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-gallery-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"gallery-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gallery-icon landscape\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"555\" height=\"370\" src=\"https:\/\/melbournecoffeemerchants.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/El-Fuerte-2agricafe-555x370.jpg\" class=\"attachment-gallery-image size-gallery-image\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-4409\" srcset=\"https:\/\/melbournecoffeemerchants.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/El-Fuerte-2agricafe-555x370.jpg 555w, https:\/\/melbournecoffeemerchants.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/El-Fuerte-2agricafe-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/melbournecoffeemerchants.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/El-Fuerte-2agricafe-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/melbournecoffeemerchants.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/El-Fuerte-2agricafe-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/melbournecoffeemerchants.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/El-Fuerte-2agricafe-976x650.jpg 976w, https:\/\/melbournecoffeemerchants.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/El-Fuerte-2agricafe.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 555px) 100vw, 555px\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text gallery-caption\" id=\"gallery-2-4409\"\u003eCurrently there are not a lot of shade trees at El Fuerte, as the elevation keeps the farm cool, but trees have been planted to act as wind-breakers to help protect the coffee trees.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJava is a coffee variety with a long history of cultivation across the globe. Its name comes from the Indonesian island of Java, where it was first introduced directly from Ethiopia by the Dutch in the early 19th century. From there, it has become popular in West Africa and Central America, where it has thrived as an interesting alternative to the Gesha variety. Java has the potential to be quite profitable to small coffee farmers, thanks to its incredibly distinct flavour profile and high cup quality, and its high tolerance to coffee leaf rust and coffee berry disease. It was originally thought to be a Typica selection, but recent genetic testing revealed it is closely related to an Ethiopian landrace variety called Abysinia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW THIS COFFEE WAS PROCESSED\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePickers from the Samaipata community carefully handpick the coffee at El Fuerte every day during the harvest. These pickers have been trained to select only the very ripest cherries and pass through the farm every day to ensure cherries are only picked at their prime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bx-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bx-viewport\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"gallery-3\" class=\"gallery galleryid-11525 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-gallery-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"gallery-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gallery-icon landscape\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"555\" height=\"370\" src=\"https:\/\/melbournecoffeemerchants.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/trapiche_edited-23-1-555x370.jpg\" class=\"attachment-gallery-image size-gallery-image\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-4348\" srcset=\"https:\/\/melbournecoffeemerchants.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/trapiche_edited-23-1-555x370.jpg 555w, https:\/\/melbournecoffeemerchants.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/trapiche_edited-23-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/melbournecoffeemerchants.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/trapiche_edited-23-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/melbournecoffeemerchants.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/trapiche_edited-23-1-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/melbournecoffeemerchants.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/trapiche_edited-23-1-976x650.jpg 976w, https:\/\/melbournecoffeemerchants.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/trapiche_edited-23-1.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 555px) 100vw, 555px\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text gallery-caption\" id=\"gallery-3-4348\"\u003e“We are very lucky with our team,” Daniela explained. They are loyal and dedicated and very skilled at picking”.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis coffee was carefully picked and processed on the same day at the Rodríguez family’s wet mill located at one of their nearby farms, El Fuerte. Pedro draws a lot of inspiration from the wine industry in his approach to coffee production, and is always innovating and trialling different processing techniques. This lot was processed with experimental techniques, part of the Rodriguez’ family’s long term strategy to achieve the greatest distinction and diversity in their special lots. As Pedro’s daughter, Daniela shares:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“We’re keeping a registry of all the data we’re compiling, to use in the coming seasons. It includes information on the types of tanks used, bacteria and yeast activity, ambient temperature and weather conditions… we’re working hard to identify the ideal processing conditions for each variety and farm.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCherries for this lot were delivered to Agricafe’s state of the art mill El Fuerte in the evening. After being inspected and weighed, the coffee cherry was carefully sorted by weight using water, and floaters were removed. Following this, the coffee was disinfected, in a similar process used for wine grapes. It was then carefully washed and laid out to dry on patio for 48-72 hours, before being placed in one of Buena Vista’s ‘stationary box’ (or coco) dryers, until it reached 11.5% humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bx-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bx-viewport\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"gallery-4\" class=\"gallery galleryid-11525 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-gallery-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"gallery-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gallery-icon landscape\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"555\" height=\"370\" src=\"https:\/\/melbournecoffeemerchants.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Drying-Patios-555x370.jpg\" class=\"attachment-gallery-image size-gallery-image\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-4-9953\" srcset=\"https:\/\/melbournecoffeemerchants.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Drying-Patios-555x370.jpg 555w, https:\/\/melbournecoffeemerchants.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Drying-Patios-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/melbournecoffeemerchants.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Drying-Patios-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/melbournecoffeemerchants.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Drying-Patios-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/melbournecoffeemerchants.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Drying-Patios-976x650.jpg 976w, https:\/\/melbournecoffeemerchants.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Drying-Patios.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 555px) 100vw, 555px\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text gallery-caption\" id=\"gallery-4-9953\"\u003eAfter being disinfected, cherries are laid out to dry on patio for 48-72 hours.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese boxes are series of steel containers that are typically used for drying cocoa pods. They use a gentle flow of warm air from below the coffee bed to dry the parchment slowly and evenly. Coffee was stirred manually at regular intervals to further ensure it dried at a uniform rate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bx-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bx-viewport\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"gallery-5\" class=\"gallery galleryid-11525 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-gallery-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"gallery-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gallery-icon landscape\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"555\" height=\"370\" src=\"https:\/\/melbournecoffeemerchants.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Coco-Dryers-555x370.jpg\" class=\"attachment-gallery-image size-gallery-image\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-5-9965\" srcset=\"https:\/\/melbournecoffeemerchants.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Coco-Dryers-555x370.jpg 555w, https:\/\/melbournecoffeemerchants.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Coco-Dryers-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/melbournecoffeemerchants.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Coco-Dryers-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/melbournecoffeemerchants.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Coco-Dryers-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/melbournecoffeemerchants.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Coco-Dryers-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/melbournecoffeemerchants.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Coco-Dryers-976x650.jpg 976w, https:\/\/melbournecoffeemerchants.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Coco-Dryers.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 555px) 100vw, 555px\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text gallery-caption\" id=\"gallery-5-9965\"\u003ePedro discovered the “coco dryers,” or stationary boxes, when he worked in peanut production. They dry the coffee slowly and consistently.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the coffee was dry, it was transported to La Paz where it was rested before being milled at Agricafe’s dry mill, La Luna. At this state-of-the-art mill the coffee was first hulled and sorted using machinery, and then by a team of workers who meticulously sorted the coffee by hand under UV and natural light. The mill is one of the cleanest and most impressive we have seen – you can read more about it\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/melbournecoffeemerchants.com.au\/planta-achocalla\/\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bx-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bx-viewport\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"gallery-6\" class=\"gallery galleryid-11525 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-gallery-image\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"gallery-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gallery-icon landscape\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"555\" height=\"370\" src=\"https:\/\/melbournecoffeemerchants.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/La-Luna-Manager-Efrain-Arratia-555x370.jpg\" class=\"attachment-gallery-image size-gallery-image\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-6-11534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/melbournecoffeemerchants.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/La-Luna-Manager-Efrain-Arratia-555x370.jpg 555w, https:\/\/melbournecoffeemerchants.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/La-Luna-Manager-Efrain-Arratia-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/melbournecoffeemerchants.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/La-Luna-Manager-Efrain-Arratia-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/melbournecoffeemerchants.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/La-Luna-Manager-Efrain-Arratia-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/melbournecoffeemerchants.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/La-Luna-Manager-Efrain-Arratia-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/melbournecoffeemerchants.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/La-Luna-Manager-Efrain-Arratia-976x650.jpg 976w, https:\/\/melbournecoffeemerchants.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/La-Luna-Manager-Efrain-Arratia.jpg 1620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 555px) 100vw, 555px\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text gallery-caption\" id=\"gallery-6-11534\"\u003eLa Luna has been managed by Efraín Arratia since 2012.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWHAT’S IN A NAME?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo the east of the city of Samaipata, there are the ruins of the ancient ceremonial site of El Fuerte de Samaipata. Finca El Fuerte, which is named after the Fort of Samaipata, was the first of the four farms the Rodríguez family planted in Samaipata. The fort is a Pre-Columbian archaeological site, unique in that it represents the legacies of Inca, Spanish and Chanè cultures and is one of Samaipata’s main attractions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCoffee in Bolivia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoffee production in Bolivia has evolved significantly, with the country now producing some of the world's finest specialty coffees. Coffee is primarily grown in regions like Caranavi, which boasts high altitudes and favorable microclimates that are ideal for cultivating specialty varieties like Caturra. Bolivian coffee is prized for its unique flavor profiles, often characterized by a bright acidity, floral notes, and a refined sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn recent years, Bolivian coffee farmers, like the Aduviri, have embraced innovative farming and processing techniques to enhance quality. Efforts to improve sustainability, infrastructure, and coffee processing have bolstered Bolivia's standing in the global coffee market. However, challenges like low yields and logistical difficulties still affect the industry, making it a niche but highly sought-after origin for premium coffee buyers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2902\" data-end=\"3026\"\u003eAbout Fincas Los Rodríguez\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"1022\"\u003eThis coffee was produced within Bolivia’s most advanced specialty coffee system, led by the Rodríguez family through their company Agricafe. Founded in 1986, Agricafe operates as a vertically integrated producer, processor, and exporter, combining their own farms, known as Fincas Los Rodríguez, with their Sol de la Mañana producer program. Their estate farms include Buena Vista, Alasitas, La Linda, El Fuerte, Santa Rosa, and other high-altitude sites across the Caranavi region and Samaipata, typically ranging from 1,400 to 1,850 metres above sea level. These farms serve both as production sites and as research and development centres, where modern agronomy, varietal selection, and fermentation techniques are continuously refined to push the boundaries of Bolivian coffee quality. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1024\" data-end=\"1897\"\u003eAlongside their estate farms, Agricafe operates the Sol de la Mañana program, a long-term producer education initiative supporting around 100 smallholder farmers across the Caranavi region. This program functions as a structured training system, guiding producers through planting, harvesting, pruning, processing, and farm management over a multi-year period to dramatically improve both quality and sustainability. Cherries from both Fincas Los Rodríguez and Sol de la Mañana producers are delivered to Agricafe’s Buena Vista wet mill, the central processing facility where coffees are sorted, fermented, dried on raised beds, and prepared for export with strict lot separation and traceability controls. This integrated approach ensures exceptional consistency while preserving the unique identity of each individual farm and lot. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1899\" data-end=\"2607\"\u003eThis structure allows each coffee to express its distinct farm origin, such as Las Alasitas, Carmelita, Buena Vista, or other Sol de la Mañana farms, while benefiting from Agricafe’s advanced processing infrastructure and quality control systems. Techniques such as Coco Natural fermentation are carefully executed at the mill level, producing highly expressive flavour profiles while maintaining full traceability from farm to export. You can explore more coffees produced within this system, including rare Gesha, Caturra, Java, and experimental lots, in our\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.centralcoastcoffee.com.au\/collections\/bolivia-agricafe-sol-de-la-manana-los-rodriguez-coffee-collection\"\u003e Bolivia Agricafe and Los Rodríguez collection\u003c\/a\u003e, representing some of the most progressive and sought-after coffees currently available in Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e","brand":"Central Coast Coffee","offers":[{"title":"Upcoming Roast \/ 320g","offer_id":42158501330980,"sku":"BOL0203_320g","price":49.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"January 21 \/ 320g","offer_id":43182176075812,"sku":"r1_BOL0203_320g","price":49.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"PLACEHOLDER \/ 320g","offer_id":43182176108580,"sku":"r2_BOL0203_320g","price":49.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0109\/4175\/9552\/files\/Pedro-feature-555x370_7e8dc669-19af-4a01-a23a-2655566c13c0.jpg?v=1741939281"},{"product_id":"bolivia-las-alasitas-geisha-coco-natural-signature-series","title":"Bolivia | Las Alasitas | Gesha Coco Natural | Signature Series","description":"\u003ch3\u003eView our other \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.centralcoastcoffee.com.au\/collections\/bolivia-agricafe-sol-de-la-manana-los-rodriguez-coffee-collection\"\u003eBolivia coffees\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"210\" data-end=\"458\"\u003eElegant and layered, this Gesha-like profile opens with lifted florals of jasmine, cherry blossom and rose. Sweet honey and caramel tones carry through the cup, supported by black tea and green tea structure that keeps everything refined and clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"460\" data-end=\"708\"\u003eJuicy peach and stone fruit sit alongside soft grape, berries and subtle tropical notes, with hints of lime adding brightness. There is a gentle fig and wintermelon sweetness in the background, giving depth without becoming heavy or over-processed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"710\" data-end=\"849\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe finish is long and lingering, complex yet polished, distinctly floral with a soft, sweet lift that carries beautifully to the last sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"713\" data-start=\"378\"\u003eThis exceptional Gesha nanolot comes from Las Alasitas, a stunning high-altitude farm in Bolivia’s renowned Caranavi region. Grown by the Rodríguez family, pioneers of Bolivia’s specialty coffee movement, this coffee represents over a decade of dedication to elevating the country’s global reputation for producing world-class coffees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1055\" data-start=\"715\"\u003eLas Alasitas sits high in the lush mountain valley of Bolinda, approximately 10 kilometres from Caranavi. Planted in 2014 and spanning 20 hectares, the farm benefits from cool nights and mild days. These conditions slow the ripening of the coffee cherries, allowing sugars to develop more fully and resulting in a sweeter, more complex cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1365\" data-start=\"1057\"\u003eThe Rodríguez family have built Las Alasitas as a model farm, focusing on sustainability, innovation, and continuous improvement. They invest heavily in soil health, biodiversity, and agronomic research, while also sharing their knowledge with neighbouring producers to strengthen the wider coffee community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1370\" data-start=\"1367\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1392\" data-start=\"1372\"\u003eThe Gesha Variety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1700\" data-start=\"1394\"\u003eGesha is widely regarded as one of the most exceptional coffee varieties in the world. Originally traced back to Ethiopia, it rose to global prominence after winning the Best of Panama competition in 2004, redefining expectations for coffee quality with its intensely floral aromatics and refined elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1801\" data-start=\"1702\"\u003eThis lot is 100% Panama Gesha, selected for its clarity, delicacy, and distinctive flavour profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1806\" data-start=\"1803\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1834\" data-start=\"1808\"\u003eCoco Natural Processing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2059\" data-start=\"1836\"\u003eFor this lot, only the ripest cherries were hand-picked and carefully selected to maximise sweetness and complexity. After harvesting, the cherries were processed using the Rodríguez family’s signature “coco” drying method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2470\" data-start=\"2061\"\u003eFollowing sorting and cleaning, the cherries were first pre-dried on patios before being transferred to specialised stationary box dryers. These coco dryers gently circulate warm air through the coffee, allowing for slow, even drying while preserving delicate aromatics and structure. The coffee was dried to an optimal moisture level, rested, and meticulously milled and sorted to ensure exceptional quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2607\" data-start=\"2472\"\u003eThis careful, data-driven approach to processing allows the Rodríguez family to consistently produce coffees of remarkable distinction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2612\" data-start=\"2609\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2631\" data-start=\"2614\"\u003eAbout Caranavi\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2900\" data-start=\"2633\"\u003eCaranavi lies within Bolivia’s fertile Yungas region, one of South America’s most biodiverse coffee-growing areas. Coffee has been cultivated here since the 1950s, and today the region is recognised for producing some of Bolivia’s most expressive and refined coffees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3026\" data-start=\"2902\"\u003eThe combination of altitude, climate, and volcanic soils creates ideal conditions for growing high-quality specialty coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3026\" data-start=\"2902\"\u003eAbout Fincas Los Rodríguez\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1022\" data-start=\"193\"\u003eThis coffee was produced within Bolivia’s most advanced specialty coffee system, led by the Rodríguez family through their company Agricafe. Founded in 1986, Agricafe operates as a vertically integrated producer, processor, and exporter, combining their own farms, known as Fincas Los Rodríguez, with their Sol de la Mañana producer program. Their estate farms include Buena Vista, Alasitas, La Linda, El Fuerte, Santa Rosa, and other high-altitude sites across the Caranavi region and Samaipata, typically ranging from 1,400 to 1,850 metres above sea level. These farms serve both as production sites and as research and development centres, where modern agronomy, varietal selection, and fermentation techniques are continuously refined to push the boundaries of Bolivian coffee quality. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1897\" data-start=\"1024\"\u003eAlongside their estate farms, Agricafe operates the Sol de la Mañana program, a long-term producer education initiative supporting around 100 smallholder farmers across the Caranavi region. This program functions as a structured training system, guiding producers through planting, harvesting, pruning, processing, and farm management over a multi-year period to dramatically improve both quality and sustainability. Cherries from both Fincas Los Rodríguez and Sol de la Mañana producers are delivered to Agricafe’s Buena Vista wet mill, the central processing facility where coffees are sorted, fermented, dried on raised beds, and prepared for export with strict lot separation and traceability controls. This integrated approach ensures exceptional consistency while preserving the unique identity of each individual farm and lot. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2607\" data-start=\"1899\"\u003eThis structure allows each coffee to express its distinct farm origin, such as Las Alasitas, Carmelita, Buena Vista, or other Sol de la Mañana farms, while benefiting from Agricafe’s advanced processing infrastructure and quality control systems. Techniques such as Coco Natural fermentation are carefully executed at the mill level, producing highly expressive flavour profiles while maintaining full traceability from farm to export. 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