This is our first Bolivian offering at Rose Park. Our friends at Red Fox have been offering hidden gems from this part of the world for years now and so when the opportunity to grab a lot came up, we jumped at the chance. Rather than a show-stopping acid bomb, or some treatise on anerobic processing, this washed coffee chooses a more subtle approach; firmly placing itself in the comforting area of our offerings with milk chocolate, prune, dried cherry and a bit of hazelnut flavor notes  being the predominate characteristics in the cup. There are more bombastic coffees out there (some of them exist in our own lineup) but for those seeking sweet sweet comfort, you have found it here.

From our friends at Red Fox:

“Illimani is a community of approximately 65 families in the province of Caranavi, the largest coffee producing region in Bolivia. Caranavi became known for coffee production in the 1960’s, following Bolivia’s agricultural reform, and coffee exporting peaked in the 1990’s with heavy investment and interest from the private sector. Throughout the 90’s, coffee production was focused on volume over quality.

Over the past 15 years, coffee has become a big part of Caranavi's identity and culture. The main structure in the town square reads “Province of Caranavi: Bolivian Coffee Capital,” and there are coffee shops everywhere. There are also frequent coffee events and competitions. People are proud of being coffee farmers and they are very competitive about who has the best coffee. A new, younger generation is getting involved, and the outlook for Bolivian coffee production is promising. Some older producers have handed their farms over to the next generation, and many producers are in their 30’s and early 40s.

Much of the coffee is shade grown, though in recent years trainings through the municipality have promoted agricultural practices focused on increasing productivity, often-times promoting a reduction in shade trees. Producers are well-versed in traditional coffee farming practices, and everyone knows how to produce a good washed coffee.”

We agree and think you will too. Enjoy!

• Roasting Schedule:  We roast every Tuesday and Deliver/Ship every Wednesday. All orders must be received by 11:59 p.m. on Mondays to ensure delivery during the current week