Familia Cuchimba 250g

Familia Cuchimba 250g

Familia Cuchimba 250g

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Colombia has such diversity when it comes to coffee. There are around 12 distinct coffee growing regions in the country each with their own microclimate. When you factor in unique processing methods, the variety of coffee available from this one origin is mind blowing. Finca El Cedro might only be a 2 hectare farm but I think this coffee definitely punches above its weight.

Expect flavours of orange marmalade, plum and pecan in the cup.

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Familia Cuchimba

Our seasonal coffees each come with their own story, which is part of what makes them so special. Here we take a closer look at the producer of this coffee, the Cuchimba family.

The Farm

Finca El Cedro is a 2 hectare farm of around 8,000 coffee trees, located at an altitude of 2,000 in the Cauca region of Colombia. After travelling an hour by a mule track from the town of San Antonio, crossing several boggy and grassy paddocks, one reaches the Cuchimba family home, with a smoky chimney and a couple of beautiful roosters in the front garden. The roosters hold their heads high, as if they were guardians of a great treasure.
Dona Marcelina, the matriarch of the family, often sits on the small terrace, manually shaking and sorting the coffee to separate the good beans from the defective ones.

The Facts

Varietals: Caturra, San Bernardo and Colombia 
Processing: 36 hours fermentation, fully washed & dried on parabolic beds 
Altitude: 2,050 metres

A Family Affair

In the world of specialty coffees, the individual farmer is typically highlighted. It is important to remember, however, that for smallholder farmers, growing coffee is almost always a family effort. This principle is exemplified in this small, speciality lot. Traditionally, this lot has been named after, Fransico Cuchimba, father to the family and Finca El Cedro’s owner. Although Fransico’s son had already taken over management of the farm, Don Francisco sadly passed away earlier this year (2021) leaving El Cedro to his family. Truly, the credit belongs not only to Francisco but also to his entire family, who have been growing coffee in their small farm, El Cedro, in Inzá, Cauca for over 40 years.

Access to Markets

It is essential for small producers to have access to specialty markets in order to command high prices for their coffee. In this region, the Santa Barbara Estate has opened a small warehouse and cupping lab where they act as logistics and sourcing partners. They also provide quality assessment services for nearly 150 families in the area. This partnership enables more families than ever before to access higher prices by placing coffee on the specialty market.

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Our Coffee Broker

For over ten years we have worked closely with Mercanta. They pay a fair price for coffee, empowering the growers they work with. Such is our faith in their commitment to supporting farmers that we now purchase 100% of our coffee through Mercanta.
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