Bolivia Sol de la Mañana

Origin Story

We have been sourcing coffee from Bolivia for more than a decade, virtually all of it from the traditional coffee region of Caranavi in the rugged Andes near the capital La Paz. This coffee comes from the emerging specialty region of Samaipata, near Bolivia's thriving second city Santa Cruz, where the Andes meet the Amazon. This is the second consecutive season we have sourced this Java varietal grown by our oldest direct trade partner in Bolivia, the Rodríguez family.

Sensory

Marked by the playful zing of orange, the homey essence of raw sugar, and the luxuriously smooth undertones of milk chocolate.

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Acidity

Low

High

Sweetness

Low

High

Roast

Free of Roast

Roasty

The Bolivia Sol de la Mañana, sourced by Intelligentsia Coffee, represents a distinct collaboration with the Rodríguez family in the Samaipata region. This specific lot features the Java varietal, a plant known for its resilience and unique cup profile. While the flavor wheel serves as a standard tool for identifying nuanced characteristics, this coffee presents a profile defined by bright orange, sweet raw sugar, and smooth milk chocolate.

In the broader landscape of specialty coffee, the Java varietal is often celebrated for its ability to balance complex acidity with a structured body. By highlighting the work of the Rodríguez family, this offering showcases the evolving potential of Bolivian production. Whether you are exploring the specific attributes of this region or comparing the Java varietal against other cultivars, this coffee provides a clear, approachable example of high-quality processing and careful cultivation from the Samaipata landscape.