Single Origin - Colombia -Bochica - Washed
Colombian coffee’s are some of the best worldwide and these days there are an infinite array flavors being produced through varietal and processing combinations. This, however, is an example of a more traditional Colombian coffee with notes of Caramel, Stone Fruit and an apple acidity. Beautiful and delicate brewed as a filter or batch and nice and round as an aero or french press.
Our Colombia Bochica is sourced from cooperatives, associations and direct partners located across Colombia's most famous coffee-growing departments. Bochica was the Muisca father of modern civilization. He brought morality and law to the people and taught them agriculture. Like its namesake, our Colombia Bochica blend will bring order to your life. Every bag of Bochica purchased supports Sucafina’s sustainability projects in partner communities. The blend is faithful to the traditional washed profile associated with Colombia: well-rounded, full body, chocolate and fruit-forward with bright acidity.
According to indigenous Muisca mythology, Bochica was the father of modern civilization. Described as bearded man who brought morals and laws to the people, Bochica also taught indigenous people agriculture, crafts and other trappings of civilization. Every bag of Bochica purchased contributes to Sucafina’s sustainability projects in partner communities. Roasters are also invited to contribute an additional premium to develop community projects and support the producers in their supply chain. Sustainability projects are just one of the many benefits of Bochica. Our focus on producer resilience and roaster success means that, like its namesake, our Colombia Bochica blend will bring order to your life. Our vertically integrated and whole-harvest sourcing makes our Bochica blend accessible and consistent.
Our Bochica is sourced from smallholders in Colombia's most famous coffee-growing regions. These farmers typically use the traditional Fully washed method of processing. Cherry is selectively handpicked and then pulped, usually on the farm. After pulping, coffee is fermented in tanks for 26 to 36 hours. Then, parchment is washed in clean water and laid on parabolic beds to sundry for up to 20 days. We pay a premium for sun-drying, and for overall quality, to help producers remain sustainable. In addition to paying a premium for quality, Sucafina is also supporting communities through our sustainability programs. A premium from every bag of Bochica will go to support projects in partner communities.
Colombia has been producing and exporting coffee renowned for their full body, bright acidity and rich aftertaste, since the early 19th century. Colombia boasts a wide range of climates and geographic conditions that, in turn, produce their own unique flavors in coffee. This also means that harvest times can vary quite a bit. In fact, between all its different regions, Colombia produces fresh crop nearly all year round. The increasing focus on the specialty industry is changing the way traders and farmers do business. It is becoming more common for farmers to isolate the highest quality beans in their lots to market separately. These higher-quality lots are often sold under specific brands or stories.
About the author - David Patteson
With two decades of experience operating teams within Restaurants and Cafe’s, Dave is not only an award winning coffee roaster but also an experienced barista trainer, successful manager, and entrepreneur. Managing and roasting within businesses such as White Whale Coffee Roasters, Tattooed Sailor Coffee Roasters and One Penny Black, Dave can provide you with the knowledge and know-how on how to take your home coffee experience to the next level. Whether you need advice on coffee to buy, machines, a grinder, or just want to give filter coffee a try; we can point you in the right direction. Need help with a blend for espresso or want to know what a Single Origin is? Just ask. We’d love to help and share our passion for coffee.
