COLARG001
$16.00
Notes of black cherry, dark chocolate, sugar cane
Origin Colombia
Region Argelia, Cauca
Farm 235 smallholder members of ARGCAFEE
Variety Castillo, Caturra, Colombia
Proc. Method Washed
ARGCAFEE (Association de Transformadores y Comercializadores de Cafe Especiales de Argelia Cauca) is an association that started in 2014 with only 17 member producers, all of whom were committed to finding a better market for their coffee than the commercial one they were delivering to—both in search of higher prices and a better showcase for the quality of their coffee. As Argelia is relatively remote, it had been hard for the small farmers in the area to reach the marketplace and have leverage in their selling. Through their work, however, the association grew to over 230 members, about 150 of whom are presently active in farming and delivering lots to the association.