Tolima | Organic

Certified Organic

For many years Tolima has remained hidden in plain sight between other well-known coffee growing regions. In recent years, locally organized associations have taken the lead in creating market access for producers' coffees.

This traceable blend with a vibrant regional profile comes from an association called Cooperativa Multiactiva de Asociaciones Agropecuarias del Tolima (Multicoop), which has 379 producers with small farms in the municipalities of Planadas, Rioblanco and Chaparral. Each producer has their own micro-mill where they carefully harvest cherries, depulp, ferment, wash, and gently dry the parchment on raised beds. Their impeccable farm management and post-harvest practices culminate into a clean and consistent blend, but there are also just enough differences from farm to farm to create a rich complexity of flavors.

An export company called Mastercol provides crucial logistical support for things like warehousing and milling coffee for export to the international market, which provides better income for producers to reinvest in their farms and strengthen their families’ livelihoods.

Sourced from the Colombia · Tolima region, this organic offering is produced by the Cooperativa Multiactiva de Asociaciones Agropecuarias del Tolima. As a washed coffee, it undergoes a meticulous processing method that typically emphasizes the inherent clarity and acidity of the bean, allowing the terroir of the Tolima department to shine through in the cup. This specific lot is roasted by Bird Rock Coffee Roasters, a company known for its commitment to quality and direct relationships with producers.

When evaluating the nuances of this coffee, it is helpful to reference the flavor wheel to identify the specific aromatic and taste profiles present. While washed coffees are often celebrated for their clean, bright profiles, the unique environmental conditions of the Tolima region contribute to the distinct character of this organic selection. This entry serves as a testament to the collaborative efforts between the cooperative and the roaster to bring high-quality Colombian coffee to the global market.