Bolivian Coffee: Grown in the Highlands of Bolivia

In the high-altitude region of La Paz, Bolivia, the Cooperativa Agrícola Cafetalera San Juan brings together three generations of organic coffee farming expertise. Founded in 1974, this co-op of 35 small family farms has been a pioneer in exporting certified organic coffee, a testament to their dedication to sustainability and quality. Learn more about how San Juan’s commitment to preserving their land, community, and coffee traditions delivers bold flavor-and meaningful impact-in every cup.

 

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Introduction to Bolivian Coffee

Coffee in Bolivia has a long history. It started as a popular export because it provided an easy way to diversify crops. Laws around other prominent agricultural products also made it a good economic alternative for growers.

What makes Colombian Coffee Special?

With the perfect mix of high elevation, rich volcanic soils, and consistent rainfall, Colombian coffee grows at a natural, slow rate. This allows the coffee to grow more slowly, denser, and develop those unique, complex flavor profiles. A few cool facts about Colombian coffee

  • 100% Arabica: Colombia primarily produces Arabica coffee, which is typically considered to be of higher quality and complexities
  • Consistent Harvest: Coffee is typically harvested once a year, depending on the region. However, since Colombia has a diverse microclimate, they are able to harvest multiple times a year, allowing the farmers to continuously export freshly harvested coffee throughout the year. 

Flavor Profile and Tasting Notes of Colombian Coffee

Colombian coffee is popular for being balanced yet complex and approachable for beginners. You can get a variety of tasting notes depending on the region, elevation, and soil. With Colombian coffee, you can expect:

  • Profile: smooth, versatile, and balanced
  • Tasting notes: Chocolate, caramel, red fruits, citrus, and honey
  • Body: Silky, medium-bodied, or light-bodied
  • Process: Primarily washed. Sometimes honey is processed or processed naturally

Sourcing and Origins of Colombian Coffee

80% of coffee from Colombia actually comes from small, independent farmers. The primary sourcing regions are:

  • Huila
  • Nariño
  • Cauca
  • Antioquia

We source our coffee from a family farm, Finca Santa Maria, in the Santander Department of Colombia, which lies along the Andes region.The farm benefits from a unique microclimate shaped by the nearby Chicamocha Canyon, resulting in distinctive rainfall patterns and ideal growing conditions.

Why choose our Colombian coffee

We intentionally establish and maintain long standing relationships with all of our coffee producers. We have partnered with Finca Santa Maria for over 10 years.

All of our coffees are 100% USDA certified organic, specialty grade, and sustainably grown. We make sure that all of our coffee bags are traceable back to the exact farm and lot. One of the main reasons we started Mayorga, was to also make sure we pay our farmers a fair price. By working directly, we eliminate the middleman and instead use that to support our partners.

Finca Santa Maria is led by Mildred Munoz, who gathered 42 women from the Aratoca community to start this COOP. Their working model encompasses empowerment, shared opportunity, and hands-on regenerative farming by using bio-prodcuts to nurture their soil. 

Best Brewing methods for Colombian Coffee

Our coffees are roasted to fit any brewing method of choice. The most popular brewing methods for this Colombian coffee include:

  • Traditional drip coffee or pourover
  • French Press
  • Espresso 

Comparing our Colombian Coffee with our other origins

Origin

Flavor Profile

Acidity

Body

Bolivia San Juan

Chocolate, Apple, Caramel

Medium to low

Medium

Honduras Capucas

Maple, Chocolate, Plum

Low to medium

Medium

Nicaragua 25 De Marzo

Honey, Chocolate, Caramel

Low to medium

Medium

Colombia Santa Maria

Cocoa, Peach, Caramel

Medium to high

Light

Peru Amazonas

Orange, Chocolate, Almond

Medium to high

Light

Guatemala La Hermosa

Jasmine, Mango, Tangerine

Medium to high

Light

El Salvador Montealegre

Honey, Chocolate, Tangerine

Low to medium

Medium

Questions

What does Bolivian coffee taste like?

The flavor of Bolivian coffee can differ by region, but it generally has notes of chocolate, caramel, and fruit.

Is Bolivian coffee strong or mild?

Bolivian coffee falls somewhere in the middle. It has a medium body with medium to high acidity and is great as a medium roast.

Where is Bolivian coffee grown?

Bolivia has several coffee-growing regions, but 90% of its coffee comes from the Caranavi region.

What makes Bolivian coffee unique?

Bolivian coffee has a distinct flavor due to its unique growing conditions, which include high altitudes and a tropical climate with plenty of rainfall.

Is Bolivian coffee low in acidity?

We don’t measure for acidity in our coffee, but Bolivian coffee is known to have medium to high acidity.

Is Bolivian coffee good for beginners?

Yes, coffee from Bolivia is good for beginners because it has a smooth, medium body and bright acidity with balanced sweetness, making for an approachable coffee.

Is Bolivian coffee organic?

Mayorga’s Bolivia San Juan single-origin Bolivian coffee is 100% certified organic.

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