BEESWAX COFFEE
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BURUNDI
Washed Process
Location: Gahahe, Kayanza
The smallholder farmers producing Bourbon variety coffee for the Gahahe Washing Station in the highlands of the Kayanza province also grow crops like bananas, beans, yams, taro, and cassava. The coffee of Burundi is washed-processed, with a soak in mountain water, de-pulping, and a dry fermentation.
Tasting Notes: Dark chocolate, pecan, mild spices, fresh fruit.
GUATAMALA
Washed Process
Location: Guatamala, Huehuetenango
In the community of Todos Santos Cuchumatanes, a beautiful coffee-growing region in Guatamala, farmers explore the creation of hybrids. This coffee includes Bourbon, Catimor, Maragogype, Pache, and Catuai varieties. They grow other crops such as potatoes as well. The farmers maintain the coffee area already planted and the native forest of their environment.
Tasting Notes: Brown sugar, dark chocolate, cooked papaya
COLOMBIA
Washed Process
Location: Colombia
Excelso signifies high quality. Coffees meeting this standard, including Castillo, Caturra, and Colombia varietals, come from any of the country’s growing regions. The washed process typical of Colombian coffee produces a refined cup that’s… out of this world.
Tasting Notes: Sweet-tart with mild caramel and fresh citrus fruit flavors.
COLOMBIA
Natural Process
Location: Sotará, Cauca, Manos Juntas Micromill
After harvest, the ripe ‘Pink Bourbon’ coffee cherries undergo an anaerobic fermentation to stimulate the fruit yeasts, then are aged in tanks for five days before continuing the natural process of sun drying before being stripped to the coffee bean. Through this process, intensified fruity flavors and body are infused into the bean.
Tasting Notes: Cooked cranberry with elderflower and spice flavors. Boozy acidity and mild sweetness.
ETHIOPIA
Natural Process, Organic
Location: Shakiso, Guji
Family-owned Kayon Mountain Farm supports its community schools and infrastructure. They use indigenous trees for shade to protect heirloom varieties of organic coffee. This natural process organic coffee has a complex tart acidity with fruity sweetness.
Tasting Notes: Dried strawberry and fresh berry, jasmine, and citrus.
ETHIOPIA
Natural Process
Location: Idido, Yirgacheffe
The red-brown clay soils of Idido Village in the lush forests of the Yirgacheffe region produce coffees with nuanced florals, sweetness and sparkling acidity. The Natural Processing method preserves depths of flavor.
Tasting Notes: Wine-like acidity and mild sweetness. Dried berry, melon, and chamomile
PERU
Organic Decaf, Water Process
Location: Jaén, Cajamarca
This organic decaf has great depth of flavor. Excellent with dessert or anytime.
Tasting Notes: Savory, with graham cracker sweetness.
MEXICO
Washed Process
Location: Mexico, Chiapas
Sierra Azul is a certified-organic and Fair Trade Organization located in the buffer zone of the El Triunfo Biosphere in Chiapas, Mexico. The smallholder members who produce this Bourbon, Typica, and Mundo Novo coffee are dedicated to environmental protection as well as producing high-quality coffees organically.
Tasting Notes: Cocoa and clove with mellow fruit flavors. Mild acidity and sweetness
NICARAGUA
Women Producers, Washed Process
Location: Nicaragua, Jinotega
Finca Los Positos, Nicaragua, is in a region of lush landscapes and mountains. Los Positos implements an eco-friendly system, integrating wood trees, citrus, bananas, and coffee. The coffee is shade-grown and hand-picked. This women-owned farm is committed to community development, conserving resources, sustainability,and maintaining a harmonious balance with local wildlife.
Tasting Notes: Toffee flavors, sweet and smooth