Varietal: Castillo, Colombia, Caturra
Processing Method: Washed
Altitude: 1950-2100 MASL
Caicedo washed coffee, also known as Resiliencia (Spanish for "resilience") is a coffee that you want to have in your pantry.
With an SCA score of 84+, it delivers a clean, balanced brew that shines whether served black or when used for cappuccinos and lattes.
Roast it medium to highlight its bright clarity, or go darker for a richer body, this coffee holds up beautifully across roast profiles.
Aprokafe, led by the ambitious Elkin Diosa, revolutionized the coffee industry in Caicedo. Elkin developed a specialty coffee buying center that united all small producers, offering a diverse product selection and quality assurance for international buyers. Recognizing the importance of quality control in specialty coffee, he invested in a state-of-the-art quality control facility within the buying center, elevating Caicedo’s standing in the specialty coffee world.
The birth of Aprokafes marked a significant milestone, as it aimed to create a collective of coffee growers dedicated to improving the living conditions of producers and the Caicedo community through the application of good agricultural practices.
Benefits of Aprokafe’s buying center include:
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Elkin’s deep involvement in the coffee industry since childhood nurtured his curiosity, leading him to challenge conventional practices and continually experiment to enhance the outcomes. Thanks to his determination and innovative approach, Aprokafe has brought Caicedo into the spotlight of the specialty coffee world.
Caicedo coffee boasts unique practices that set it apart. The head producer, Elkin, established and maintains a community buying center to purchase coffee bean production from small producers in the town. This initiative, supported by Those Coffee People, allows the coffee beans to be sent abroad to different countries, giving the producers alternatives to just selling to the government.
Additionally, the producers gain access to valuable knowledge about advanced coffee production practices and benefit from a dedicated storage facility. These special practices contribute to the exceptional quality and impact of Caicedo coffee beans.
Caicedo coffee is the outcome of a diligent and iterative process, benefiting the youth generation in the region by providing professional advancement and skilled employment opportunities with fair payment.
Caicedo, Antioquia, is a small town in the mountainous region of Colombia’s Antioquia state. Established in 1872 this town is known for its picturesque landscapes, traditional Colombian architecture, and warm community culture. The town sits nestled amidst lush coffee farms, deep green valleys, and misty mountains, offering breathtaking scenery typical of the Andes.
Historically, Caicedo has been a part of the coffee-growing heartland of Colombia, with coffee cultivation playing a vital role in the local economy and way of life. Due to its mountainous terrain, agriculture has always been challenging yet rewarding, and residents have developed a resilient, community-oriented spirit. Coffee farms here often focus on small, artisanal production, with many farmers practicing traditional methods passed down through generations.
Additionally, Caicedo’s remote, less-traveled location offers a tranquil, immersive experience compared to more commercialized coffee regions. For visitors who appreciate nature, there are numerous hiking opportunities around the surrounding mountains and rivers, making it ideal for adventurers and those looking to disconnect from city life.
CUPW has issued a strike notification to Canada Post. They have yet to say whether this will be a rotating strike or whether it will be a nationwide shut down. During this time we are going to continue to try and offer free shipping using wither Purolator or UPS so that our customers can continue to ensure that they get there parcels in a timely manner. Although we would like to say that we will be able to offer this service to all of our customers for some orders this is simply not feasible.
We hope that this strike will not last for long and hope that you will continue to support our business during these difficult days. We appreciate your patience and understanding in these matters.
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Pre-Umber is happy to offer our Canadian customers free shipping on all orders over $100.00 (Northwest Territories, Nunavut and the Yukon there is a flat rate fee) Orders qualifying for free shipping will be sent via Canada Post Expedited Parcel service, UPS or Purolator depending on your address.  If you do not want to use the free shipping option you will have the option to choose which method you would like us to ship and you simply pay what we have to pay for shipping.
If your cart just doesn't seem to total up to $100.00, don't worry. Pre-Umber offers real-time carrier shipping through Canada Post as well as other courier services. To access these other couriers you can not use a PO Box but must use a physical address. You will see the real-tie pricing and can choose the method of shipping that you would like.Â
Pre-Umber wants you to enjoy your coffee or merchandise as soon as we can get it to you, so we always strive to send your order out within 24 hours of having received it.
To see the Canada Post delivery standards please follow this link and use our Postal code T4J 1R1. Delivery Standards
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Pre-Umber is now shipping to customers in the continental United States of America. We are using Canada Post/USPS for shipping so as to include the greatest number of customers.Â
We are offering a flat rate shipping fee:
0 - 12 Pounds a flat rate of $20 CND (way cheaper in USD)
12 -20 Pounds a flat rate of $35 CND (still way cheaper in USD)
31-55 Pounds a flat rate of $60 CND (still very cheap in USD)
If you would rather not use the flat rate option you can choose to use Expedited Parcel USA or Xpresspost USA at your own expense.
We do our best to ship all orders within 24 hours of receiving the order and many are shipping within a matter of hours.
We look forward to serving all your home coffee roasting needs.
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