Women’s Co-Operative Bundle

Bolivia Café Femenino

BAKED APPLE, MUSCOVADO SUGAR, ORANGE / 1 STAR GREAT TASTE AWARD WINNER 2022

Founded in 2009, the women of Café Femenino separated their coffee production from the men’s to create their own women’s association. The vast majority of coffee in Bolivia is produced in the Yungas region and is naturally organic. The high altitude, rainfall and soil quality make for the perfect coffee growing environment.

Nicaragua Tierra Madre

DARK CHOCOLATE, CARAMEL, DRY ROASTED PEANUTS

This Fairtrade coffee is grown and produced exclusively by women in the region of Jinotega, Nicaragua. In Jinotega, women have only 15% of the land titles. This ownership is key to accessing credit loans for production and other economic activities. Upon meeting certain quality standards, they receive a premium. This assists the women in obtaining legal title to their land and permitting a better quality of life for them, their families and in turn- the community as a whole.

Honduras Amprocal

CHOCOLATE, TOFFEE, BUTTER FUDGE

This all-female association was founded in 2007 by eight women to strengthen the presence of female producers in the area. Originally a microfinance operation, it is now not only a green coffee supplier, but they also have their own roastery and coffee shop. They are certified Fairtrade and have 39 members registered Organic. Farmers are provided support from an agronomist to improve the productivity and sustainability of their farms.

Washed Process Explained:

The most popular way of processing coffee. The fruit flesh is mechanically removed with a machine known as a depulper, the beans are then put into a water tank to ferment. The amount of time is takes to ferment depends on climate factors such as altitude and temperature, in hotter regions the fermentation will be quicker and vice versa. The process typically takes between 24 – 72 hours. Once complete, the coffee beans are then dried on patios or raised beds.

Flavour Profile / Light body, retains the citrus and floral flavours.