This coffee is grown in Nariño, Colombia, in the volcanic soils surrounding the Galeras Volcano. The high-elevation growing conditions at 1,600 to 2,100 meters create cooler temperatures that allow for gradual cherry maturation and sugar accumulation. The coffee is produced by smallholder farmers and processed using the washed method. It features Caturra and Castillo varieties and is roasted to a medium level. The volcanic ash-enriched soil contributes nutrients that promote plant health and add complexity to the cup profile.
Based in Rye, New Hampshire but rooted in Colombian heritage, La Mulita was founded by Medellin native Max Pruna who discovered specialty coffee through George Howell in 2015. The roastery exclusively focuses on Colombian single origins from small farms between 2 to 5 acres, paying farmers three times the standard rate for quality beans scoring 84 points and above. Named after the mules that transport coffee cherries down Colombian mountains, they travel annually to Colombia to maintain direct relationships with producers and roast in small batches to ensure exceptional freshness. Won WMUR Viewers Choice Best Coffee in NH 2021.
