Certified Organic
This washed lot of Caturra and Castillo varieties was sourced through our partners at InConexus in Colombia. InConexus works hand in hand with coffee growers focused on the continuous improvement of coffee through internal quality control processes and certifications, with the goal of producing sustainable coffee that aims to protect the environment, creating a positive social impact, and increasing the income of growers. InConexus is focused on helping coffee communities in discovering their potential through different tools, such as technical accompaniment, empowerment, and sustainability projects, always with the goal in mind of creating and maintaining synergy with the communities.
The Tolima region is located in the west-central part of Colombia, and is one of nine coffee growing regions where InConexus has a presence. Though coffee growing is still relatively new in the region, Tolima produces the third largest volume of coffee in comparison to other coffee growing regions in Colombia. Farms here mainly belong to small and medium scale coffee growers, and can be found in a range of altitudes from 1,600 to 2,000 meters above sea level. The diverse ecosystems and microclimates allow for coffee to be harvested throughout the year in Tolima. Producers here are open to experimentation, using organic farming practices, and testing new varieties and post-harvest practices. InConexus provides support by giving farmers access to agronomists, guidance building micro-lots, and feedback on cup quality. Coffee from this region can be expected to have medium to high acidity, caramel and brown sugar sweetness, and citric, apple, or pear-like flavors.
