Bolivia Lake Titicaca Small Farmer Washed Typica Specialty Coffee Beans - Grind Size & Roast Level Guide

Manufacturer: FrontStreet Coffee
Ingredients: House-roasted coffee beans
Shelf Life: 90 days
Net Weight: 227g
Packaging: Bulk coffee beans
Bean State: Roasted coffee beans
Sugar Content: Sugar-free
Origin: Bolivia
Roast Degree: Medium

Lake Titicaca Copacabana

Country: Bolivia

Altitude: 3,812m

Region: Lake Titicaca

Roast Level: Medium roast

Processing Method: Washed

Lake Titicaca is located on the Altiplano plateau at the border between Bolivia and Peru. It is the highest-altitude and largest freshwater lake in South America, one of the world's highest-altitude large freshwater lakes, and the world's highest-altitude lake navigable by large vessels. It ranks as the third-largest lake in South America (after Lake Maracaibo and Patos Lagoon).

Variety: Typica

Producer: Copacabana small farmers

Flavor: Dry aroma of roasted nuts and almonds, with notes of pomelo and white grapefruit

South America is abundant in coffee beans, and Bolivia is no exception. Some regions of Bolivia boast unique tropical rainforest environments that provide excellent natural conditions for growing organic coffee. Bolivian coffee offers rich and distinctive aromas—whether from the ground beans or the brewed coffee, the fragrance is notably intense and complex, reminiscent of a blend of floral and fruit notes that leaves a lasting impression.

The advantages of Bolivian coffee lie in its high altitude and excellent coffee varieties. The traditional Typica and small quantities of Caturra grown here are highly esteemed on the world market. In the past, Bolivian coffee trees were often planted around gardens as hedges, serving ornamental purposes. True commercial production only began in the early 1950s. The severe frost of 1957 significantly damaged Brazil's coffee industry, while Bolivia benefited and developed rapidly. Bolivian coffee is grown at altitudes between 180-670 meters, with its Arabica washed coffee beans exported to Germany and Sweden. The flavor profile, while not among today's finest, carries a slightly bitter characteristic.

Flavor Profile: Dry aroma of roasted nuts and almonds, revealing a smooth fruit acidity of pomelo and white grapefruit on entry. The overall experience features sweet caramel and the silky texture of nut milk, with impressive cleanliness and balance. The herbal notes in the aftertaste are equally captivating.

FrontStreet Coffee Recommendation

Bolivia's washed Typica is all about balance and quiet complexity, with its roasted-nut, almond, and caramel notes underlined by gentle grapefruit acidity. FrontStreet Coffee's Jamaica Blue Mountain No.1 shares that same balanced, low-acid character: medium-dark roasted, with hazelnut, cream, chocolate, and caramel unfolding in a clean, rounded cup.

If you enjoy the nutty, silky side of washed coffee, FrontStreet Coffee's Washed Yirgacheffe also fits the mood, adding jasmine and lemon acidity on top of a tea-like body. Both are roasted to order so their aromatics arrive fresh.