This coffee comes from the COSURCA cooperative in the mountains of Western Colombia, not far from the Pacific Ocean. The cooperative was founded in 1993 to support economic development in a region historically affected by civil war and political violence. The farmers transitioned from illicit coca production to growing organic and Fair Trade certified coffee. This light roast coffee features prominent notes of brown sugar, milk chocolate, and stone fruit.
Bongo Java Roasting Co. was founded on March 28, 1993 by Bob Bernstein in an 80 year old house turned café in Nashville's Hillsboro Village, making it the city's oldest coffee company. The roastery holds the distinction of being Nashville's first and only Certified Organic coffee roaster, with every bean also carrying Fair Trade certification. All coffee is sourced in small quantities directly from ethical, family owned farms and cooperatives. The wholesale operation has been running since 2000, supplying local coffee shops and grocery stores. Beyond the original café, the Bongo Java family now includes five locations across Nashville and related ventures including Fido and Game Point Café.
