Organic Certified | Bolivia Caranavi Region | Mama's Family Smallholder Cooperative Washed Typica, Caturra

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Organic Certified | Bolivia Caranavi Region | Mamani Family Small Farmer Cooperative Washed Typica, Caturra Flavor Profile?

This coffee bean comes from Caranavi, Bolivia, in a small village within San Ignacio. Four members of the Mamani family in the village work together as neighbors, collectively processing coffee cherries at the small wet processing plant in the village. The family plans to increase their coffee planting area by 5 mu this year.

Bolivia's Coffee Growing Region

Bolivia is a landlocked country known as the highland ancient country. The main coffee producing areas are located on plateaus at altitudes of 1,200-2,000 meters. The main producing regions are Caranavi in the north and Santa Cruz in the south, both dominated by small farms with an average area of 3-5 hectares. Through the promotion of SCAA coffee competitions in 2004, more and more beans with fresh, special floral aromas have gained market reputation. Caranavi is the core coffee producing region of Bolivia. Rivers originating from above 4,000 meters cut deep valleys, creating the perfect topography for coffee growth and contributing to the delicacy of Bolivian coffee. In 2006, the construction of a new highway crossing the oldest "Death Road" in the north allowed for rapid coffee export. Caranavi Province, which benefited from this development, almost swept all competition rankings, with foreign buyers flocking to the region.

Bolivia's Coffee Production System

Bolivia's coffee production is primarily based on a small farmer production system, with 23,000 small family farms ranging from 2-9 hectares nationwide. What's particularly special is that approximately 40% of Bolivia's coffee culture is focused on domestic consumption. The main varieties are Arabica, primarily Typica, Caturra, Criollo, Catuai, and Catimor. The harvest season runs from July to November, with mostly washed coffee beans and only some sun-dried processed ones. Coffee cultivation in Bolivia is almost entirely organic.

Coffee Information

Product Name: Bolivia Mamani Family Small Farmer

Country: Bolivia

Varieties: Typica, Caturra

Altitude: 1500m-1650m

Processing Method: Washed, 16 mesh or above

Certification: Organic Certified

Flavor Profile

Reference flavor notes: rye, yellow plum, rich body, excellent sweet rhythm, with the light fragrance of high-mountain tea from light roasting, cream, and almond-like nut tones. As the temperature slightly decreases, the acidity of red flesh plums and grape-like sweetness intertwine to create a harmonious balance. The overall mouthfeel is smooth and refreshing, with a tea-like finish and a hint of black bean and brown rice aroma in the aftertaste.

FrontStreet Coffee's Recommended Brewing:

Dripper: Hario V60

Water Temperature: 90°C

Grind Size: Fuji Mill grind setting 3.5

Brewing Method: Water-to-coffee ratio 1:15, 15g coffee grounds. First infusion with 25g water, bloom for 25 seconds. Second infusion up to 120g, then pause. Wait until the water level in the coffee bed drops to half, then continue slow pouring until reaching 225g total. Extraction time around 2:00.

Analysis:

This brewing method uses a three-stage approach to clearly define the front, middle, and back-end flavors of the coffee. Because the V60 has many ribs and faster drainage speed, pausing during pouring helps extend the extraction time.

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