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by Pedro Rodriguez

Bolivia Las Alasitas Mossto Washed

Bolivia Las Alasitas Mossto Washed

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Bolivia Las Alasitas Mossto Washed by Pedro Rodriguez 

region Caranavi
varietal Caturra
process Mossto Washed
altitude 1750 masl
flavour Stonefruit, Sugar Cane, Guava

 

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Bolivia

The Caranavi region is the most common coffee growing area in Bolivia, serving as the gateway to the Amazon rainforest. In recent years, thanks to the efforts of the Rodriguez family, they have also expanded their cultivation to the Samaipata region, offering high-quality coffee.
In the past decade, Bolivia has experienced a significant decline in coffee production, with a reduction of nearly 80% due to shifts in government policies and pest infestations. Currently, the total export volume is only around 1,200 tons. As a result, Bolivian coffee is relatively rare in the market. However, Bolivia's higher latitudes and unique microclimate conditions have given rise to a wide variety of coffee products, offering a diverse range of choices.

Bolivia Las Alasitas

by Pedro Rodriguez

The Rodriguez family has been a pioneer in Bolivia's coffee industry, starting over 30 years ago with the operation of a wet mill. However, during the period of significant coffee production decline, they made the decision to engage in coffee cultivation themselves. With a focus on modern estate management, they dedicated themselves to producing high-quality coffee. At the same time, they aimed to share their expertise and techniques with local farmers, leading to the creation of the Sol De La Manana. Together, they are revitalizing Bolivia's coffee industry, ensuring that Bolivian coffee does not fade away in the market.

Due to the emphasis on quality, there was a reduction in production.

During the pandemic, the Rodriguez Family made numerous improvements to their production chain.
The Rodriguez Family made a courageous decision to undertake a large-scale pruning of the estate's trees, allowing them to receive ample sunlight from top to bottom. Although this led to a direct reduction in yield by half, it significantly improved the growing environment for coffee plants, enabling them to absorb more nutrients and greatly enhancing the quality of the coffee.

  • Prior to the tree pruning in 2019...

  • After the tree pruning in 2022...

Utilizing scientific methods to monitor the fermentation environment...

By having scientists stationed at the processing facility in the production area, they are able to monitor the pH level and the growth of microorganisms in real-time, ensuring control over the fermentation environment. Additionally, through monitoring the cultivation of purified strains, they achieve better control and consistency in coffee fermentation and processing.

They introduced a fully automated production chain.

They applied the production chain thinking from the wine industry to the coffee industry, automating many labor-intensive operations. Tasks such as bean selection, transportation, depulping, and conveying to fermentation tanks are now handled by innovative mechanical equipment. This not only reduces the impact of human contact on the fermentation environment but also greatly enhances the consistency of the processing procedures.

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