Country: Colombia
Processing: Washed
Varietal: Castillo & Colombia
Region: Argelia, Cauca
From the highlands of Argelia, Cauca, comes this exceptional single origin courtesy of ARGCAFEE. They are an association that's literally transforming lives one coffee farm at a time. What started as 17 determined farmers in 2014 has grown into a 230+ member cooperative that's rewriting the story of their community.
Roasted for both espresso and filter brewing, this versatile beauty delivers bright orange, rich barley sugar sweetness, and smooth hazelnut undertones that'll make you want to slow down and savour every sip.
But here's what makes this coffee truly special: 78 women producers contribute to this lot through ARGCAFEE's Women Producer program, creating sustainable pathways for female farmers in a traditionally male-dominated industry. This coffee is also part of their Coca Substitution Program This is a partnership that's helping farmers replace illegal crops with specialty coffee, offering higher-than-average prices and a legitimate path to prosperity.
When remote farming communities have been overshadowed by conflict, ARGCAFEE is proving that exceptional coffee can be a force for change. They've built their own cupping lab, staffed by young coffee professionals who've chosen to stay in the family business, and they run everything democratically—because good coffee and good communities go hand in hand.
