Tasting Notes: Plum, Apple, Sugary

Origin: Colombia - Narino
Farm/Co-op: Las Perlitas
Process: Honey
Elevation: 1800-2200m 
Varietal: Caturra, Castillo, Colombia
Sourced By: Coffee Quest

Some of the main difficulties for smallholder coffee farmers are their limited farm sizes and lack of facilities. Colombian farmers usually have 1 – 2 hectares to produce coffee and so, they lack the capacity for experimentation and innovation. As a result, farmers often find themselves unable to produce a large enough quantity to produce a single farm lot suitable for export on their own. However, their coffee may be of a high quality with a complex profile, representing the farmer's hard work and dedication. Las Perlitas is a clear example of how we can help smallholder farmers receive a fair payment for their quality.

Las Perlitas represents various small lots from farms in Nariño, whose farms range in elevation from 1,800 to 2,200 m.a.s.l. in which the focus is growing quality varieties. Behind the coffee contributing to the Las Perlitas lot, are small farmers committed to producing high quality coffee through experimentation and constant improvement.