South America Bolivia|Flavor Profile of Washed Typica from Agrotakesi Championship Estate

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South America Bolivia | What are the flavor characteristics of Agrotakesi Champion Estate's washed Typica?

The elevation of Agrotakesi extends from 1,900 meters upward to 3,000 meters. To date, it is still recognized as one of the highest-altitude estates in the world that produces coffee with renowned quality! Along the Mururata mountain range (this mountain range extends from the Royal Mountain, the main vein of the Andes in this region), there has been an ancient Inca trail since time immemorial that leads all the way to the Agrotakesi valley. The estate is named after this valley. The administrative region of Agrotakesi belongs to Sud Yungas, approximately 100 kilometers by car from La Paz city. After entering the mountainous area, it takes another hour by car to reach the farm.

This place is blessed with outstanding natural conditions—original forests and mountain springs, fertile volcanic soil from ancient times rich in various minerals. The climate is slightly cold but still receives sunshine. With morning and evening clouds and fog, the annual average temperature is only about ten degrees Celsius (approximately 15°C). Therefore, the coffee requires up to 11 months from flowering to fruiting to maturation. The fruits are very compact, and the harvested coffee has an incredibly charming aroma. The taste is not only exceptionally full-bodied but also contains multiple unique aromatic flavors—truly rare!

The entire farm covers about 2,500 hectares, but only 600 hectares are cultivated with high-value crops such as coffee, apples, and orchids. These crops benefit from the excellent microclimate of this location and enjoy an excellent reputation. The only drawback is that due to the high altitude and cold climate, production is very low, making large-scale cultivation impossible.

Around 2006, I met a friendly farmer in El Salvador who didn't talk much but was full of passion when discussing his coffee plantation. After a deep conversation, I learned that he came from Bolivia and his name was Mario. Hearing that I often visit producing regions worldwide, Mario said: "Joe, you must visit my estate. Our coffee quality is unquestionable, but have you ever seen red coffee cherries with snowy mountains in the background?" These words moved me and established our friendship with Agrotakesi Estate.

The owners of Agrotakesi Estate cherish the exceptional conditions bestowed by nature. They have also conducted in-depth research and understand that this low-degree development, without excessive use of artificial fertilizers and agricultural chemicals, is the main reason why local crops can maintain their high quality!

Frankly speaking, the general public often likes to buy Jamaican Blue Mountain or Hawaiian Kona as symbols of nobility for gift-giving. We recommend purchasing this Typica old tree variety from Agrotakesi (average planting age of about 25 years) as a representative premium bean for gifting. Agrotakesi absolutely meets this requirement!

Agrotakesi Estate has only 13 hectares planted with Typica varieties, harvesting only about 120 bags per year, supplied to just three customers. The top-grade old tree varieties yield less than 10 bags per year, which shows their preciousness!

Processing Method

Traditional washed method, with both rack drying and artificial drying used.

FrontStreet Coffee's Recommended Brewing Method:

Dripper: Hario V60

Water Temperature: 90°C

Grind Size: Fuji Royal R440 grinder setting 3.5

Brewing Method: Water-to-coffee ratio 1:15, using 15g of coffee grounds. First pour 25g of water for a 25-second bloom. Second pour to 120g and stop the pour. Wait until the water level in the coffee bed drops to halfway, then continue pouring slowly until reaching 225g. Extraction time should be around 2:00.

Analysis:

Using a three-stage brewing method to clearly distinguish the flavors in the front, middle, and back segments of the coffee. Because the V60 has many ribs and drains quickly, stopping the pour can help extend the extraction time.

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