Light Roast
Colombia Natural Yuppie - 12 oz. (Ltd. Ed.)
Colombia Natural Yuppie - 12 oz. (Ltd. Ed.)
Flavors: Blueberry, Lemon, Black Tea
This phenomenal light roast coffee is cultivated by the Nasa We'sx indigenous community's Yuppie program (Yuppie = Young Professional People). This program offers members of the younger generation of their community a way to enter the global coffee market and turn their care for and connection to their land into a way to support and bolster their community. The Nasa We'sx reservation is located in Gaitania, Tolima, Colombia.
In the cup, you'll encounter a well-balanced berry sweetness and citrus tartness up front, followed by a tea-like finish!
PROCESS: Natural
REGION: Gaitana, Tolima, Colombia
VARIETAL: Castillo, Caturra, Typica, Colombia, Bourbon
ELEVATION: 1900 - 2300 meters
*This coffee is a microlot, meaning that the producer only grew a limited quantity due to the level of attention to detail applied, especially in maintaining the varietal and not allowing hybridization between different varietals. That being said, the cost of purchasing these coffee greens is significantly higher, necessitating a higher price point on our end. Hence, Limited Edition/Ltd. Ed.
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WHAT IS DIRECT TRADE?
Our green coffee is imported by De La Finca Coffee, who specializes in direct trade relationships. This means that they work directly with farmers to make sure farmers receive more money for their work. From De La Finca: "Through this supply chain model, we not only are able to empower and connect both farmers and roasters but we are also able to reinvest in local coffee growing communities through long-term school projects and initiatives, realizing our long-term vision for sustainable and independent communities."
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ON ROASTING
Since we invest in great greens, we focus our roasting energy on getting out of their way. Our small-batch, fluid-bed roaster allows us fine control over roast profiles in addition to yielding a squeaky clean cup. We categorize our coffees by light, medium, and dark roasts, but we really view these levels as cues for tasting notes rather than actually reflecting roast profile.