We have two stunning micro-lots this month for our single origin subscribers. These are top notch lots from star producers in Colombia and Ethiopia. If you have had our Ethiopia Hamasho Natural then this month you get to try the washed process version of that coffee, grown in the highlands of Bensa, Sidama. This is a subscriber exclusive coffee, so if you have been considering jumping on the monthly box program, take note! As a subscriber, you’ll get access to one-time limited releases.
El Paraiso from Ernedis Rodriguez is a classic washed Caturra packed with sweetness and clarity. If you haven’t had El Paraiso before, now’s the time! We love the Caturra variety he produces on his farm. It is bright and juicy with a tropical fruit profile; we taste tangerine, acai berry, and cane sugar.
Ernedis is a longtime specialty producer and his farm is quite advanced when it comes to quality and environmental sustainability. Finca El Paraiso in Huila, Colombia is a picturesque farm nestled high up on a mountain ridge with steep slopes overlooking the beautiful Magdalena River Valley. Ernedis intends to keep his farm true to its name—a paradise—so he is constantly finding ways to farm and process his coffee in a way that’s harmonious with nature. Recently, he invested in an eco-pulper, which uses less water to de-pulp the coffee and, as a result, reduces contamination to the environment. The pulp is composted in basins, so there is no contact with the soil, and the pulp becomes useful organic fertilizer for the farm—a win-win for all. He is a true visionary when it comes to coffee, and someone whose coffee we are honored to roast.