| Country | Bolivia |
|---|---|
| Farm | Floripondio, Samaipata |
| Varietal | Arabica SL28 |
| Processing | Carbonic Maceration Natural |
| Crop | September 2023 |
| Partnership | since 2020 |
| Coffee type | Wholebean |
| Flavour | Juicy & Exotic |
Fun - the crème de la crème
Fun is the pinnacle of our offering. These are the best coffees that farmers produce on their farms, featuring exclusive varieties or experimental processes. Flavor-wise, they offer unique experiences for an extraordinary taste journey. Fun are the coffees that simply delight.
The Kenyan variety SL28, processed using the precise method of carbonic maceration by the Rodriguez family, is an example of how fun coffee should taste, making it an ideal choice for our Fun coffee series. Tropical fruits transition into dark sweet berries, all with a pleasant creamy texture.
Fun is best enjoyed as filtered coffee, where the flavor profile of the coffee fully unfolds.
Floripondio
We have been buying coffee from this farm of family Rodriguez for more than 5 years now. In the beginning, we were easily won by the taste of SL 28 and 34 varieties, which thrive here the most. Last Fall we selected 4 different microlots in Bolivia, including this SL28 variety processed by carbonic maceration natural method.
Floripondio is possibly the most visually stunning coffee farm we have ever visited. The coffee trees are meticulously planted in perfectly organised rows. The farm has a special experimental plot with many exotic varities. And there is the omnipresent viewpoint designed by Don Pedro, the owner of the farm and the head of Rodriguez family.
How does this coffee taste?
Juicy & Exotic
Kamila and Lukáš describe this coffee as very fun, with many layers. It has the juiciness of tropical fruit, the full sweetness of dark fruit, and a creamy texture. This coffee will definitely keep you intrigued.
The Family Rodriguez Story
This farm belongs to the Rodriguez family business, called Agricafe. Their aim is to bring specialty coffee farming back to the country, since the production of coffee in general has been constantly declining. They support a lot of farms and with coffee growing they offer an alternative to coca farming. Don Pedro (pictured with his daughter Daniela) has been the coffee pioneer in Bolivia for the last 40 years. He is also an extremely friendly and likeable person with a fondness for good wine (Samaipata can be called the Tuscany of Bolivia) and obviously coffee. He never forgets to bring his special suitcase equipped with countless brewing methods on his trips.
The Floripondio farm (named after the local hallucinogenic plant Brugmansia - Angel´s Trumpet) was purchased in 2014. In total, the family owns 12 farms, 4 in Samaipata, 8 in Caranavi region.
Processing
Freshly picked cherries are moved into a stainless steel tanks, which are closed and flushed with CO2. The fermentation takes 72 hours. After that the cherries are moved to African beds for 72 hours and "Coco" dryers (stationary drying using hot air) for 32 hours.
SL28 Variety
SL 28, along with SL34, is one of the most famous varieties in Kenya. They were developed in the 1930s at Scott Agricultural Laboratories.
SL28 is celebrated for its bright acidity and fruity notes, often reminiscent of black currant. It thrives at medium to high altitudes and is known for its drought resistance, making it a resilient choice for farmers. However, it is susceptible to common coffee diseases like leaf rust and coffee berry disease.
