Bolivia – La Paz – Mid Roast

Farm: Eleutaria Quenta
Process: Washed
Variety: Red Catuai
Elevation: 1550 MASL
Region: La Paz
Country: Bolivia

Farm

Eleutaria Quenta
Finca Eleuteria, owned by Eleutaria Quenta, is a coffee farm located in Bolivia's La Paz region. The farm is known for cultivating the Red Catuai variety.
The La Paz region's high altitudes and favorable climate contribute to the exceptional quality of coffee produced at Finca Eleuteria. Eleutaria Quenta's dedication to sustainable farming practices and attention to detail in processing have positioned her farm as a notable producer in Bolivia's specialty coffee industry.
Through her commitment to quality and sustainability, Eleutaria Quenta continues to contribute to Bolivia's growing reputation as a source of exceptional specialty coffees.

Program

Microlot
For the first time in a decade, we traveled to Bolivia with new relationships and a renewed focus on discovery in the 2021-22 harvest, working with Felix Chambi. Felix is a pioneer in Bolivian specialty coffee, having the only SCA-certified sensory lab in the country called Lata 16. With Felix, we cup lots from the La Paz departments, specifically in the La Asunta and Caranavi municipalities. Many farmers in this area are committed to building the infrastructure and knowledge to produce specialty coffees. We are excited to continue our sourcing efforts in Bolivia, discovering new cups and bringing these coffees to market.

Process

Washed
Processing in Bolivia is very similar in practice to Colombia’s specialty producers, as many Bolivian smallholders invest in processing infrastructure. In washing, the coffee is sorted, depulped, fermented, and dried for about two weeks at the farm level. 

Variety

Red Catuai
A cross of Caturra and Mundo Novo made by Instituto Agronômico de Campinas, Brazil; released in 1972.