Colombia Nariño Alto Naranjal

This is a blend made up from the coffees from three small producers in Vereda Alto Naranjal just outside Buesaco town, in Colombia's Nariño Department. We put this blend together after cupping a high volume of samples at the coffee alliance they belong to in Buesaco town, the goal being to separate out any coffees that score 86 points and above, and pay the farmer a high premium for the chance to separate their coffee. The local coffee association was started by two brothers who a few years back stepped out on their own to offer a more direct and transparent option than some of the local competitors. Since we started buying from them, the number of farmers delivering coffee has growing, and we've tasted some truly impressive coffees when cupping at their warehouse on our last visit. Farms are typically planted in Caturra and Variedad Colombia (F4 and F6 types), grown at altitudes between 1700 and 2000 meters, and each contributing lot in this batch are fully washed.