Caramel and toasted almond on the dry aroma; soft, bright orange and red-apple acidity on entry; honey and brown-sugar sweetness through the middle; a light, clean body; and a finish of milk chocolate with faint florals.
Buying Tips
Region: Caranavi lies in the Yungas cloud forest on the eastern Andean slopes, reached by mountain road down from La Paz, and is Bolivia's main coffee region
Smallholders and cooperatives: Many farmers are Indigenous families who migrated from the altiplano and process through cooperatives; organic and Fairtrade certifications are common
Production: Bolivia's output is small and has declined in recent years; the style leans clean and sweet
Brewing Notes
Pour-over: Medium-fine grind, 91°C, ratio 1:15
Iced: The citrus and caramel sweet-tartness stays clear when chilled