Bulk Rate - Risaralda

This coffee from the Risaralda region of Colombia is warm, inviting, and beautifully balanced, with notes of cherry, cinnamon, cream, and marzipan. Sourced from small producers in the Belén community, this washed lot reflects the care and consistency of Coopcafer, Colombia’s first coffee cooperative.

This coffee shines across a wide range of brewing methods. A French Press emphasizes its creamy body and sweet spice, bringing forward cinnamon and marzipan notes, while filter methods like drip or pourover highlight bright cherry sweetness and a soft, rounded acidity.

Technical Details

Tasting Notes

Cherry, Cream, Cinnamon, Marzipan

Origin

Colombia

Region

Caldas

Town

Belén

Process Washed

Elevation 1650-1950 MASL

Variety Verious

Importing Partner

Primavera Green Coffee

Brewing method recommendation

Batch Brew, Pourover, Aeropress

 

From our importing partner, Primavera Green Coffee:

Founded in 1959 by 38 visionary coffee growers, Coopcafer became Colombia’s first coffee cooperative—born from a shared desire to achieve fair prices and build better lives for farming families. What began as a local initiative in the heart of Risaralda soon grew into a model of collaboration, transparency, and resilience for the entire Colombian coffee industry.

For over six decades, Coopcafer has stood as a bridge between generations of producers and the global coffee community. Its mission remains rooted in the same purpose that inspired its founders: to strengthen the region’s coffee growers through fair trade, social welfare, and sustainable development.

From its 17 buying stations and a dedicated logistics center, Coopcafer ensures that every bean represents not just quality, but also collective effort. Their programs support farmers with access to fertilizers, technical assistance, and coffee mill improvements, while also promoting education, healthcare, and environmental awareness across Risaralda’s coffee landscapes.

Today, Coopcafer continues to evolve—combining traditional knowledge with innovative processing through its conventional and microlot milling lines. The result is a coffee that tells a story of community, sustainability, and enduring commitment to excellence. Because behind every cup from Coopcafer lies a legacy of integrity, hard work, and a deep love for the land that sustains them.

Sourced from the Caldas region of Colombia, Bulk Rate is a washed-process offering from Firelight Coffee. This lot is produced by Coopcafer and grown at elevations ranging from 1650 to 1950 meters above sea level. The washed process, which involves removing the fruit flesh before drying, is often utilized to highlight the inherent acidity and clean profile of the bean; you can learn more about how this technique influences the cup in our processing methods explainer.

In the cup, this coffee presents a nuanced profile featuring notes of cherry, cream, cinnamon, and marzipan. These descriptors reflect the complex interplay of terroir and post-harvest handling. To better understand how these specific characteristics fit into the broader spectrum of coffee profiles, we recommend consulting our flavor wheel. This selection serves as a classic example of the balanced, approachable qualities frequently associated with high-elevation Colombian coffee production.