Risaralda

This coffee from the Risaralda region of Colombia is warm, inviting, and beautifully balanced, with notes of cherry, cinnamon, cream, and marzipan. Sourced from small producers in the Belén community, this washed lot reflects the care and consistency of Coopcafer, Colombia’s first coffee cooperative. This coffee shines across a wide range of brewing methods. A French Press emphasizes its creamy body and sweet spice, bringing forward cinnamon and marzipan notes, while filter methods like drip or pourover highlight bright cherry sweetness and a soft, rounded acidity. Technical Details: Origin: Colombia Region: Caldas Town: Belén Process: Washed Elevation: 1650-1950 masl Variety: Various Tasting Notes: Cherry, Cream, Cinnamon, Marzipan Importing Partner: Primavera Green Coffee Partnership length with Firelight: 3 years Brewing method recommendation: Batch Brew, Pourover, Aeropress From our importing partner, Primavera Green Coffee: Founded in 1959 by 38 visionary coffee growers, Coopcafer became Colombia’s first coffee cooperative—born from a shared desire to achieve fair prices and build better lives for farming families. What began as a local initiative in the heart of Risaralda soon grew into a model of collaboration, transparency, and resilience for the entire Colombian coffee industry. For over six decades, Coopcafer has stood as a bridge between generations of producers and the global coffee community. Its mission remains rooted in the same purpose that inspired its founders: to strengthen the region’s coffee growers through fair trade, social welfare, and sustainable development. From its 17 buying stations and a dedicated logistics center, Coopcafer ensures that every bean represents not just quality, but also collective effort. Their programs support farmers with access to fertilizers, technical assistance, and coffee mill improvements, while also promoting education, healthcare, and environmental awareness across Risaralda’s coffee landscapes. Today, Coopcafer continues to evolve—combining traditional knowledge with innovative processing through its conventional and microlot milling lines. The result is a coffee that tells a story of community, sustainability, and enduring commitment to excellence. Because behind every cup from Coopcafer lies a legacy of integrity, hard work, and a deep love for the land that sustains them.