Colombia Caicedo Washed
Cupping Notes: Milk Chocolate, honey, yellow fruits & vanilla
Varietal: Castillo, Colombia, Caturra
Processing Method: Washed
Altitude: 1950-2100 MASL
Why Choose Caicedo?
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.
Courage and Perseverance in the Coffee Industry
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:
- Advancement in quality control practices to meet specialty coffee requirements.
- Provision of a storage facility adhering to specialty coffee standards.
- Implementation of a coffee tree nutrition program and training initiatives.
- Creation of opportunities for youth engagement and careers in the coffee industry.
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.
Special Farming Practices
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.
Why Support the Farmer
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 History
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.
Canadian Customers
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-time pricing and can choose the method of shipping that you would like.
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.
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United States of America Customers
Unfortunately because of the tariff situation and the uncertainty surrounding it we are not currently shipping orders to the USA. Hopefully things will improve in the future and we will be able to begin serving our USA customers once again.
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