Fair Trade Green Coffee Beans - Coffee Bean Corral
The majority of the local family farmers cooperate in this project, producing one of the highest quality Bolivian coffees available. This coffee is very rich with nutty aroma, notes of lemon peel, cinnamon, and carob. FECAFEB has taken huge steps forward and seems to be right in stride with the new Bolivian political reality in support of Indigenous voice and rights. At elevations as high as 5,ft, Colonial Caranavi is grown by a small group of native farmers known as Colonials.
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Below a magnificent mahogany forest there are 41 small farms averaging 3 acres each; cultivated here are the Typica and Bourbon varietals of Arabica coffee. The farmers diligently grow and work to improve the quality of their coffees and their organic farming cultivation practices. This organic coffee is grown without the use of harmful pesticides, harvested by hand, and dried on raised bed patios, which are consistently tended to; this ensures even drying and an even roast.
Since it is Fair-Trade Certified, the farmers and their communities greatly benefit from its production which has created a political space for the voice of small-scale coffee producers. With low acidity, is also known to produce nutty, chocolate flavors after being brewed. When roasted to a medium level, it has a sweet flavor with notes of dried cherry. Roast at medium, or for the intense coffee lovers, this Bolivian can adapt to a dark, very dark cup. Wholesale Pricing Learn more about our wholesale pricing and buying in bulk to see how we can help you save money as you grow. Net30 Ordering Are you an approved Net30 customer?
Special Deals Check here for deals on new arrivals, low quantities and overstock coffees. Featured Products. Easy Online Shopping We sell green coffee in quantities from 1lb to full 70kg bags. Just buy the size you need! Exotic Variety Let us take you to the coffee origins where we select only the highest quality coffee cherries which are hand-picked as the coffee beans mature then purchased locally from producers, and family planters.
Social Responsibility Because we deal directly and personally with every supplier, no matter how small, we are in a unique position to identify the needs of local producers and their communities, and assist them in any way we can. Our Process. Common Suppliers.
Sourcing Green Coffee Beans – A Buyer’s Guide
We Focus On Roasters First. We connect roasters with green coffee beans, sourcing origin, quality and price point with their needs in mind. Focus on inventory first by buying and stocking large homogenized quantities of green coffee beans and then try to SELL to roasters.
Push a certain origin or quality based on their supply, not necessarily what in the best interest of roasters. Our Story. Coffee Process.
Import Logistics Services. Once the connection between the coffee farmer and roaster is made we help facilitate import to the US by: Walking you through each step of the process from start to finish. Supplying the safe transportation of the green coffee beans from the farm to the roasters dock.
Maintain a safe and ethical business transaction from start to finish. Premium Green coffee beans. Donating and Giving Back Because we deal directly and personally with every supplier, no matter how small, we are in a unique position to identify the needs of local producers and their communities, and assist them in any way we can.
Taste Test. A clean and sweet cup. Lighter roast profiles are where this bean shines. A good, go-to daily coffee indeed. A nice pick for flavour and brightness. Ethiopia, the legendary home of the coffee plant and Africa's largest exporter, grows remarkably varied and distinctive beans.
One of the very finest comes from the Yirgacheffe region - once the only coffee allowed in the palaces of Ethiopian kings.
Choosing the Right Beans for You
Today, this bean, which grows in high elevations under a soft canopy of native shade trees, is developing an almost cult-like following among bean aficionados. Widely recognized as one of the world's most exquisite coffees, Yirgacheffe's fragrant and flowery citrus notes set it apart from any other bean you will encounter. Many compare its rich flavour to that of burgundy wine. Roasting recommendation: To bring out this Yirgacheffe's subtleties, opt for a medium roast. Adds nuance when blended with other coffees.
Roasted dark, it becomes sharply pungent but very thin, bereft of all its flowery and fruity notes. We have long wanted to try coffee from Bolivia and, finally, our ship ment has come in. Referred to as the Tibet of the Americas, Bolivia is the most isolated of the Andean nations. Its diverse landscape ranges from high-altitude mountains to jungles teeming with wildlife. Discover this rare treat. At a light roast American brewed in a V60 pour over , the Bolivia offers a pronounced sweetness. At a darker roast just shy of Full City brewed in a French press , the bean's chocolate character really hit the mark; light in the mouth but richly flavorful.
This gave us our best impression - a very nuanced cup, strong in personality; an excellent combination. As a latte at a Full City profile, the Bolivia produced a standout specialty brew - bold and tasty. Clearly, we were sold on the Full City profile. Home roasters tell us they really enjoyed a "velvety" result at a City roast. Our warehouse is moving!
This bean should be available again after April 1. Stay tuned! Members receive complimentary coffee, extended warranties, promo codes and other specials available to no one else. Plus guaranteed best prices!