This coffee is sourced from producers in San Sebastian De La Plata, Huila, Colombia, farming at elevations above 1,700 meters on three hillsides surrounding the community of La Plata. The coffee undergoes manual de-pulping, fermentation in tanks for up to 24 hours, washing, and sun drying on parabolic beds. The Caturra variety beans offer a chocolate and fruity flavor profile. This is a single origin, washed coffee developed through a direct trade project that maintains a staff cupper in Colombia and regular farm visits.
Founded in 2005 in Olympia, Washington, Olympia Coffee became a meaningful chapter in specialty coffee history when Oliver Stormshak and Sam Schroeder joined and acquired the company in 2010. Operating a 23 kilo Gothot and 70 kilo Loring roaster, they pioneered the Fair For All direct trade program in 2018, paying more than double Fair Trade rates (averaging $4.54 per pound compared to the $1.73 C Market standard). This commitment to transparency appears in annual reports and is backed by B Corp certification with an impressive 90.9 score. Every bag is roasted to order daily, ensuring uncompromising freshness, and their portfolio reflects multiple competition wins across specialty categories.
