Specialty Coffee Colombia Guayabos Washed

A vibrant sip that combines sensory excellence with the social redemption of Cafe Agrario producers. This washed blend of Castillo and Caturra stands out for an extremely clean and juicy profile: the fresh and lively opening of citrus blends with the softness of yellow-fleshed fruit. The finish is a dense and persistent caress of cane sugar, supported by medium acidity and extraordinary sweetness that prolongs the tasting pleasure. FARMGATE PRICE FARMGATE PRICE: €7.78 (paid directly to the farmer) The Farmgate price is ultimately the real price paid to the farmer who produced the coffee at origin. It is the most transparent price you can find. The Farmgate price must then be added to the following costs before reaching the roastery: Packaging costs Handling costs at origin Logistics costs (shipping and customs duties) Handling costs upon arrival Customs clearance and phytosanitary inspection costs in Europe Internal transport costs SENSORY DESCRIPTION GCB Score: 86.25 points out of 100 Sensory profile: Juicy and persistent Aromatic Notes: Citrus, yellow-fleshed fruit, cane sugar Taste & Body: Medium acidity, very sweet and persistent TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION Origin Colombia Area Tolima Cooperative/Farm Cafe Agrario Microlot Guayabos Altitude 1830m Varieties Castillo, Caturra Process Washed FULL DESCRIPTION This coffee comes from 35 small producers in the Ortega area, Tolima, who are part of an association called Cafe Agrario. Cafe Agrario has faced several difficulties, both due to its location in a region affected by civil war and because of poor internal management and coffee sold on credit to buyers who never paid for the delivered goods. The Association was founded in 2014, but only in 2017 did the members realize that, precisely because of the poor leadership at the time, the organization had never been officially registered. In recent years, the group has focused on specialty coffee to add more value to their product, also starting to roast and sell coffee locally. Siruma, the partner for exporting specialty coffee in Colombia, has invested in this community: their agronomist, Pilar, held training workshops focused both on coffee processing and on how to structure and organize the Association itself (a need clearly identified from the initial data analysis). Producers were also taught how to do cupping (technical tasting) to help them fully understand the quality of their coffee. The association's goal is to continue progressing and to have its own warehouse and a dedicated purchase point for members. This would allow them to deliver coffee directly to Siruma, achieving greater vertical integration of the supply chain and stronger control. They have just delivered their first coffees independently to Siruma, marking a milestone in their growth journey. The association has been certified organic since 2020 and independently produces an organic fertilizer that it distributes among the various producers. It has also invested in training for better wastewater management to protect the surrounding environment. During the harvest, coffee pulping takes place every 20 days and the pickers receive a financial premium for selecting only ripe cherries. Once harvested and brought to the processing station, the coffee is pulped and left to ferment for 24 hours in tiled tanks. Afterwards, the coffee is washed 3 times and transferred to African beds for drying.