Truly a coffee for pastry lovers! This is full of fresh blueberries and raspberries atop the creamy sweetness of crème pâtissière. As it cools, you'll find crisp and fresh white grape coming through too, but this cup is still all about that silky, vanilla-tinged creaminess.
This lot is 100% Java, a varietal with a fascinating journey. Originally introduced to the island of Java from Ethiopia Wikipedia, Java (also known as Longberry or Javanica) made its way to Bolivia via Nicaragua through knowledge-sharing between the Rodriguez and Mierisch families. It's a varietal prized for exceptional cup quality at high altitudes, though it's notoriously low-yielding and challenging to grow. What it lacks in productivity, it more than makes up for in elegance.
This coffee is processed using a Fermented Natural method that showcases the innovative spirit of Fincas Los Rodriguez. After harvest, freshly picked cherries undergo an anaerobic rest phase in sealed barrels with water, where fermentation begins as the fruit starts to break down. The team closely monitors pH, microbial activity, temperature and time to guide the process precisely. Once optimal fermentation is achieved, the coffee is removed and dried slowly on raised beds.
This method often enhances body and dark chocolate depth, and depending on conditions, can introduce a touch of funk or red fruit complexity. In this case, the Java's inherent structure shines through beautifully.
- Country: Bolivia
- Municipality: Caranavi
- Colonia: Bolinda
- Farm: Waliki
- Producers: Los Rodriguez
- Elevation: 1,550 - 1,650 m.a.s.l.
- Processing method: Fermented Natural
- Variety: Java
- Shade: Native plants and trees
- FILTER RECIPE
- Suggested method: V60
Dry dose: 15g
Water: 250g / 97°C
Time: 4 mins
ESPRESSO RECIPE - Dry dose: 17.5g
Time: 28 - 32 sec
Wet weight: 36g
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Waliki sits in Bolivia's Los Yungas region (which translates to "warm valley" in the local Aymara language), along the Andean Mountain ranges. This unique region has two climates, nestled between the snow-capped peaks and the Amazon basin, and the terrain is densely forested and extremely hilly. Around 90% of Bolivia's coffee production is grown here, with Caranavi now the largest coffee-growing region in the country.
The name "Waliki" comes from the Aymara language. It's both a greeting meaning "How's everything?" and a response meaning "All good." As the word is so deeply rooted in local culture, the Rodriguez family naturally chose it as the name for this vibrant and optimistic farm. Planted in 2016, Waliki is one of the youngest farms in the family's portfolio and represents a bold step forward in sustainable production. It's the first farm where the Rodriguez family has trialled 100% organic farming practices, focusing on Typica and Java varietals. While not yet certified organic, all cultivation follows organic principles, making it a living experiment in whether organic methods can thrive in Bolivia's high-altitude conditions without compromising quality or yield.
The Fincas Los Rodriguez journey began 35 years ago when founder and former banker Pedro Rodriguez pursued his passion in coffee. In 2012, as leaf rust started to obliterate production in many small farms, Pedro and his family began to invest in their own plantations, fearing that coffee production in Bolivia would disappear completely. Today, Agricafe has 12 farms and around 130 hectares of coffee under the banner of Fincas Los Rodríguez, run by Pedro alongside his children Daniela and Pedro Pablo. Beyond their own farms, the family has created the Sol de la Mañana programme, an initiative focused on making the production model for small producers in Bolivia more sustainable. The programme is designed as a school for producers, taking 7 years to graduate, covering everything from nursery management to selective harvesting and financial planning. We first began sourcing coffee from Waliki in 2021, and it's quickly become a standout in our range.