Release No. 3 | Los Rodriguez Family Geisha / Java Peaberry

Roasting on 6/20/24 | Shipping on 06/21/24
Only available in 150g jars

Producer: Los Rodriguez Family

Origin: Bolivia

Region: Samaipata

Varietal: Geisha / Java Peaberry

Altitude: 1650 masl 

Process: Washed 

Over the past 15 years, coffee production in Bolivia has been on a decline, posing a significant risk of extinction. The Rodriguez family, driven by a commitment to preserve Bolivia’s coffee heritage and backed by a decade of coffee farming experience, has acquired multiple small farms nestled in the lofty Andean mountains, reaching altitudes exceeding 2,000 meters above sea level. Found in the regions of Caranavi and Samaipata, these farms yield a rich variety of coffees, boasting distinct flavors and characteristics. From Caturra and Catuai to red, yellow, and orange Bourbon, as well as renowned varieties like Geisha, Pacamara, and Java, each farm hosts a diverse array of coffee cultivars.

In 2019, the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) recognized Agricafe, led by the Rodriguez family, for their steadfast commitment to sustainable farming and production practices, lauding their impactful role in the Bolivian coffee sector. Agricafe's ethos, encapsulated by their statement, emphasizes their three-decade-long dedication to coffee production, trading, roasting, and export. Setting themselves apart with a pioneering business model built on strategic partnerships with local producers, they prioritize quality, consistency, and socioeconomic empowerment. Their flagship initiative, the Sol de la Mañana program, has remarkably boosted coffee production from the traditional five sacks per hectare to an impressive thirty sacks per hectare, illustrating their profound impact on Bolivia’s coffee landscape.

Why This Coffee Stood Out To Us: This terroir focused coffee stood out to us when the Rodriguez family informed us of a Geisha Peaberry and a Java Peaberry being blended together. The combination adds an incredibly unique and dynamic flavor profile and is a great example of a traditional washed coffee that shines with light complex acidity and florals.

 General Tasting Notes: 

• Jasmine
• White Grape
• Lemongrass
• Honeysuckle

What To Expect In The Cup: On the cupping table, the Geisha/Java Peaberry offered a very clean/silky mouthfeel and acidity. For the dry smell, we got a lot of citrus, lemongrass, and jasmine. On the first pass, while the coffee was hot, some of the characteristics from the dry smell carried over into the cup. We got a lot of dried orange, lemongrass, florals, and white grape. On the second pass, as this coffee cooled we got a lot of white grape and honeysuckle sweetness. Once the Geisha/Java Peaberry was cold, it offered even more honeysuckle sweetness and heavy jasmine.