What we offer
La
Cosecha Coffee carefully roasts
all of our coffee beans in small batches on an 8-pound fluid-bed
roaster. All of our offerings have been grown in a sustainable manner and all
farmers have been given a fair price
for these beans. We are proud to offer the following single origin
whole bean coffees.
Bolivia Cenaproc Certified Organic Fair Trade
Medium-dark roast & medium body, sweet caramel aroma, rich intense flavor. The farms are located in the San Lorenzo region in the rich natural reserves of Bolivia. Elevation is between 1500-1700 meters. An influential famer, Pedro Patana organized and influenced other farmers in this rich mountainous area to shift production from illegal coca leaf to coffee. There are about 85 families. Each family in the coop has an average of 9-10 hectares.
(New) Guatemala Chajulense Ixil Certified Organic Fair Trade
Light roast, medium body, sweet aroma, soft acidity, smooth flavor
& finish. This is the solid cup! The coop,
Asociación Chajulense Va’l Vaq Quyol was established in
1990 by ethnic Maya Ixil farmers. They consist of 1,800 farmers
in El Quiche, Guatemala. These indigenous farmers believe that everyone
has a right to improve his or her quality of life. Just as
important is their sustainability initiatives and the importance of
conserving their environment for future generations. Fair Trade
revenues have improved their community. Projects include an
education center created in 1994, improved health care for the
community and access to credit for developing other businesses.
This has proved very important to coffee farmers by empowering
them to diversify their income by selling cardamom, honey, milk,
and cheese. Coffee varieties include Catura, Catuai, Pais &
Arabica.
Ethiopian Natural Sidamo, Certified Organic Fair Trade
Medium-dark roast, creamy body, buttery aroma, bold with hints
of
butterscotch. This dry-processed coffee is loaded with unique
character! The coop, OCFU (Oramia Coffee Farmers Cooperative
Union) is named after the Oromia region in Ethiopia. The
OCFCU coop has benefited from the Fair Trade premiums by investing in
schools, health-care, clean water &
electricity.
Mexico Oaxaca, Alta de Pacifico, Certified Organic Fair Trade
Medium roast with light body, sugary aroma, creamy taste, acidity that melts like butter in this mellow cup. This is the Everyday Cup! This coop was formerly part of CEPCO, Oaxacan State Collective of Coffee Producers. It is situated in Santa Maria Yucuhiti, Tlaxiaco in western Oaxaca. This coop is a real believer in organic production and their farms have seen improved soil conservation and higher yields. They are committed to participating in experimental projects aimed at improving the quality of production. Mixteca Alta del Pacifico distributes the social premium among all of the members equally,
(New) Sumatra Mountain WaterProcess Decaf, Certified Organic Fair Trade
Medium dark roast, heavy body, rich aroma, earthy but clean, a very balanced cup and no chemicals used to decaffeinate. If you have to drink decaf, this one's for you.
Papua New Guinea Purosa, Certified Organic Fair Trade
Medium-dark roast, cherry bright aroma, deep body with rich molasses flavor and caramel aftertaste. This exquisite wet-processed coffee is grown on an island in the Pacific region just north of Australia. Abundant rainfall, rich volcanic soil and an elevation over 5700 feet yield excellent coffee. The coop, Highlands Organic Agriculture Cooperative (HOAC), consists of about 2600 farmers. Transportation is very difficult in Papua New Guinea because of the amount of rainfall, and the poorly constructed roads. The coop uses the Fair Trade premiums to construct well-built roads, community schools, improved health care, and for support for women community groups.
Italian Roast blend
Our darkest roast, medium body, rich aroma and flavor with pleasant balance. A wonderful blend of FairTrade coffees that capitalizes on the wild side of a dry-processed bean balanced against the brightness of Central American coffees. Roasted dark for added richness. Great for espressos.