Bolivia La Paz - specialty coffee

Bolivia La Paz comes from families who belong to APCERL and grow coffee in seven communities in the valleys of Madidi National Park. Here, coffee plants grow beneath the shade of trees, and the farms look more like part of the forest than neat rows of crops. This approach provides a livelihood for local producers while helping preserve habitat for birds and other wildlife. APCERL holds organic certification and the Bird Friendly designation.

APCERL has been certified organic since 2002. In 2014, the association also received the Bird Friendly designation awarded by the Smithsonian. After harvest, the coffee cherries are processed on the same day. The beans are separated from the fruit, fermented for 12–18 hours, then washed and dried. This classic washed process brings out the coffee’s clean, balanced character. In the cup, chocolate sweetness meets juicy apple and a gentle hint of apricot.