Day 13 of RISE Coffee Countdown Calendar - Colombia Sierra Nevada De Santa Marta
Origin: Colombia
Location: Colombia Sierra Nevada De Santa Marta
Altitude: 1800+ masl
Bean: Arabica
Varietals: Mixed
Process: Washed
Certifications: FairTrade
Tasting notes: Plum and chocolate
Why Alice and Ben love it: This medium bodied, slightly heavier coffee has a strong aroma and chocolate backbone with a delightful plummy aftertaste.
About the coffee:
Coffee production in Colombia has a reputation as producing mild, well-balanced coffee beans. Colombia’s average annual production of 11.5 million bags is the third total highest in the world, after Brazil and Vietnam.
In order to manage both a traceable supply chain as well as a consistent quality we work with different producer organisations throughout the country; mainly from Huila and Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. We have developed strong long term relationships with these groups and by working across the country we are able
to always source the best beans throughout the different crop cycles to have our developed cup profile shipped at its peak flavour throughout the year.
Fairtrade premiums help tackling the injustices of conventional trade, which traditionally discriminates against the most vulnerable. It enables producers to improve their position and have more control over their lives.
