La Cabra Coffee Roaters

Lilica is the third generation to manage the Pinheirinho farm, which was inherited from his father. This lot was produced from a selective picking project wherein the tradition of mechanically stripping coffee cherries off the branches of the trees were dismissed in favour of hand-picking selectively mature, fully ripened cherries. We are excited about the long-term possibilities in working with Lilica. We payed 5,15 $/lb FOB for this lot, thats 280% over the commodity market price for coffee. Tasting notes: Prunes, Raisin and Chocolate// Micro Mill – Pinheirnho // Region – Carmo de Minas // Altitude – 1140 masl //  Varietals – Yellow Bourbon// Process – Natural // Harvest – December 2014

Ethiopia is know as the birthplace of coffee. The varaieties are referred to collectively as Ethiopian Heirloom. Most coffees are organic by default. Yirgacheffe is known for its clean, floral and acidity-driven washed coffees. The Konga Coop has a very well organized washing station in the heart of Yirgacheffe and it is considered as one of the most successful cooperatives in the area. We have paid 217% over the market price for this coffee (4,05 $/lb FOB)Tasting notes: Jasmin, Black tea and Lemon// Producer – Konga  // Region – Yirgacheffe // Altitude – 1900 masl //  Varietals – Ethiopian Heirloom // Process – Washed // Harvest – January 2015 

La Cabra has sourced this coffee based on it’s unique flavor profile and standout cup quality. The Kiangoi wet mill is part of the Rungeto farmer’s co-op society in Kirinyaga. Kirinyaga encompasses high elevations between 1600-1800 meters above sea level andis know for coffees with intense, complex, and flavor-dense cup profiles. We have paid 353% over the market price for this coffee (6,58 $/lb FOB)Tasting notes: Rhubarb, Blackcurrant and Gooseberry// Wet Mill – Kiangoi  // Region – Kirinyaga // Altitude – 1700-2000m //  Varietals – SL 28 // Process – Washed // Harvest – December 2013 – January 2014 

Granitos de Ortiz is owned by Omar Calderon. It’s planted with manly Catuai and Caturra variety and the elevation helps to provide the ideal climate for the plants growth. This specific lot is produced from trees of the rare Ethiopia-de-rived botanical variety GeIsha. With it’s generally elongated beans and distinctive floral and Earl grey tea cup, the Geisha variety continues to distinguish itself as one of the world’s most unique coffees. Guaba tasting notes: Apricot, Marzipan and Honey //Producer – Omar Calderon // Region – Tarrazu // Altitude – 2100 masl //  Varietals – Geisha // Process – White Honey // Harvest – March 2015 // Lot – Ortiz 2100

La Cabra has sourced this coffee based on it’s unique flavor profile and standout cup quality. The Kaiguri Factory is affiliated to Mutheka Farmers Co-operative Society in Nyeri. Nyeri compasses high elevations between 1600-2000 meters above sea level andis know for coffees with intense, complex, and flavor-dense cup profiles. We have paid 353% over the market price for this coffee (6,58 $/lb FOB)Tasting notes: Rhubarb, Blackcurrant and Gooseberry// Wet Mill – Kaiguri  // Region – Nyeri // Altitude – 1700-1800m //  Varietals – SL 28 // Process – Washed // Harvest – January 2015