Colombia Almibar - *New!
Regular price $27.00
Presenting the 3rd Nordic Approach coffee in our repertoire, this value-added, communal blend is produced by smallholders in Central Huila. Almibar is a new concept they have been working with with Coocentral, their partners in the region.
'Almibar' is Spanish for sugary syrup, reflecting the prevalent syrupy, sugary flavour in coffees from Central Huila.
Overall Notes: Guava, passionfruit, bright floral acidity, syrupy, sugary flavours
Roast level: Medium roast
Recommended rest time: 2 weeks
Brew Methods: Juicy on espresso and fruity complexity with milk, exemplary on filter brew methods (e.g. V60, Origami, Hario Switch, Aeropress, Delter, French Press, etc.)
About the producer / region:
Through Nordic Approach's collaboration with Coocentral, they started working with exceptional coffee producers who, while not producing sufficient volume for single-origin microlots, produce high quality coffees. The result is a value-added blend, ensuring farmers receive premiums for their coffee and gain entry into the specialty coffee market.
Coocentral serves as the primary cooperative in Central Huila, with members typically owning farms ranging from 2 to 3 hectares at altitudes between 1400 to 2000 metres above sea level. The main varieties cultivated are Caturra, Castillo, and Variedad Colombia.
The cooperative boasts 3747 members, of which 2098 are active contributors, delivering their parchment to reception points in various local villages (Veredas).
Since 2005, Coocentral has invested 2.8 million USD in social programs. These initiatives encompass housing, university education, healthcare support (e.g., Coocentral covers 50% of hospital bills), funeral expenses, infrastructure development on farms, bonuses for fertiliser purchases made through the coop, life and natural disaster insurance, an in-house education system for young growers and growers' children, as well as pension funds. Growers receive 100% of the premium paid above the current market and daily purchasing.
The harvest season in Central Huila spans from May to July and October to December.
| Origin Name: | Almibar |
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Farm Owner: |
Coocentral |
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Varietal: |
Caturra, Castillo and Colombia |
| Processing: | Washed |
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Altitude: |
1,400 - 2000 masl |
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Town / City: |
Central Huila |
| Region: | Colombia |
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Coffee is a seasonal product and we strive to provide you the best from what each region can provide and the taste profile may vary from time to time. Please note that the customer reviews may be referenced to past crops.