MIROLINDO - WOMEN IN COFFEE - 10oz - GOODY

Two hours off the beaten path from the nearest town, lifelong coffee producer Nelly Alape and her husband’s farm is located deep in the canyons of Tolima, Colombia. Despite the region being hit hard by years of civil conflict, they have been an important partner for Devoción, consistently producing excellent coffees for the past 8 years.

When asked what makes her coffee special, Nelly credits the farm workers, whom she oversees on their 8 hectare farm. By paying them above average to ensure only the ripest cherries are picked, the investment in her staff produces a high return by yielding only the highest quality coffees she can sell for a premium. Named after the first lot of land Nelly bought with her husband 37 years ago, Mirolindo is a bright and fruity coffee with notes of plum, floral jasmine, and a rich honey sweetness.

Coffee Description

Producer: Nelly Alape

Notes: Plum, Honey, Jasmine

Process: Washed

Variety: Supremo

Region: Tolima, Colombia

Altitude: 1,900 m

The Mirolindo - Women in Coffee lot, sourced by Devoción, highlights the specific contributions of producer Nelly Alape from the Tolima region of Colombia. This Supremo varietal is cultivated at 1900 masl and undergoes a washed process, a method typically employed to emphasize a clean cup profile and highlight the inherent characteristics of the bean.

In the cup, this coffee presents a nuanced balance of plum, honey, and jasmine. While washed coffees are often celebrated for their bright acidity and clarity, the specific interplay of these notes can be further explored using a flavor wheel to better understand how such distinct profiles develop. By focusing on the work of women producers like Alape, this offering provides a focused look at the high-quality output emerging from Tolima’s unique landscape, showcasing the precision required to maintain such clarity through traditional processing techniques.