This Special Reserve will be roasted and posted out for the last time on Thursday the 18th of September. Limited quantity, when it's gone, that's it!
Orders that contain the Special Reserve will be on hold until the 18th September.
Red cherry, nectarine, black tea.
Finca La Linda is the flagship farm of Agricafe’s Buena Vista Project, nestled between two forest-covered mountains in Caranavi, Bolivia. With its rich soil, subtropical climate, and ideal altitude, La Linda is a haven for specialty coffee cultivation and biodiversity, with 60% of the land preserved as a natural reserve. It was the first farm where Agricafe began producing its own coffee, pioneering innovative techniques and varietals like Java, Catuai, and SL28. La Linda remains the heart of Agricafe’s vision, serving as both a model of sustainable farming and the birthplace of experimental lots like this Pink Honey Java.
This particular lot was developed during the 2023 harvest as part of a new processing trial that proved to be a resounding success. Like other honey processes, its name comes from the colour the coffee takes on during drying, in this case, a striking pink. The process begins with red coffee cherries placed in sealed containers with water for anaerobic fermentation. Throughout, Agricafe’s team carefully monitors the fermentation, tracking pH levels and microbial activity to ensure precision and consistency.
Once fermentation is complete, the cherries are drained and depulped. The remaining mucilage changes from dark red to pale pink, and the coffee is then laid out to dry on raised beds. The process produces a pinkish liquid, giving the coffee its name and unique character.
Agricafe has invested heavily in their mill to support this and other experimental processes. Their approach, using tiny microlots, precise measurements, and reproducibility, is key to their success in innovation. This coffee is a shining example of what is possible with their methodology.
The Java varietal (also known as Longberry or Javanica) came to Bolivia via Nicaragua, thanks to knowledge-sharing between the Rodriguez and Mierisch (of Limoncillo fame!) families. Though it is low-yielding and challenging to grow, its flavour and quality are exceptional.
- Country: Bolivia
- Department: La Paz
- Region: Caranavi
- Farm: La Linda
- Farm size: 10.53 hectares
- Coffee production area: 3.92 hectares
- Producer: Agricafe
- Mill: Buena Vista
- Altitude: 1,400–1,450 m.a.s.l.
- Processing Method: Pink Honey
- Varietal: Java
- GPS: 15°47'50.0"S 67°32'39.7"W
- FILTER RECIPE
- Suggested method: Inverted AeroPress
Dry dose: 14g
Water: 200g / 95°C
Time: 3 mins
ESPRESSO RECIPE - Dry dose: 17.5g
Time: 28-30 sec
Wet weight: 36g
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Finca La Linda is the cornerstone of Agricafe’s Buena Vista Project, located in the lush, mountainous region of Caranavi, Bolivia. With its fertile soil, subtropical climate, and optimal altitude, the farm is ideally suited for cultivating specialty coffee. Sixty percent of the land is preserved as a natural reserve, highlighting Agricafe’s commitment to biodiversity and sustainability. As the first farm where Agricafe began producing its own coffee, La Linda has been a hub of innovation, introducing varietals like Java, Catuai, and SL28. It continues to serve as a model for sustainable farming and a testing ground for experimental lots.
The Pink Honey Java lot from the 2023 harvest exemplifies Agricafe’s cutting-edge approach to coffee processing. This honey process begins with anaerobic fermentation of red cherries in sealed containers, followed by careful monitoring of pH and microbial activity. After fermentation, the cherries are depulped, revealing a pale pink mucilage that gives the coffee its name. The beans are then dried on raised beds, producing a distinctive pinkish liquid. Agricafe’s investment in microlot infrastructure and precision techniques enables consistent innovation, and this Java varietal (originally brought to Bolivia via Nicaragua) delivers exceptional flavour despite its low yield and cultivation challenges.