Fresh Roasted Whole Bean Coffee Supply from Vecinos

We buy our coffee from sources that are “Above Fair Trade”. What are “Above Fair Trade” coffees?

Companies that are large enough to ship & market in the the US.
Companies that have family in the US that import and market their families green coffee in the US market.
Coop farmers that band together to import and market their coffee
- Eg. Thrive farmer
Missional importers who visit farms and are moved to help the farmer by bringing coffee to market with the primary goal to help farmers and take little to no salary for themselves.
- Eg. Kepeh Utz
- Dominion Coffee
- Passionate Harvest
Direct relationship where roasters go to country of origin to relate directly to farmers and purchase the coffee directly from the farmer.

All the above trade routes give the farmer more for the coffee by eliminating the importer. This is also more than they would receive from “Fair Trade”.

GUATEMALA

RIO OCHO

Rio Ocho, Huehuetenango, Guatemala
Rio Ocho is comprised of small producers working together to bring their coffee to market. This single
origin coffee is cultivated in the Sierra de Los Cuchumatanes mountains of Huehuetenango, Guatemala.
The producers are Maya and speak Mam. The Rio Ocho farmers are committed to 100% organic farming
practices, but faced with rising costs and expensive certification, their organic certificate expired. They
hope to re-certify in the future.

Crop: 2014
Varieties: Bourbon and Caturra
Grade: Strictly hard bean (SHB), 1400 m – 1600 m
Preparation: Wet milled then sun dried on concrete patios or black nylon. European preparation.
Certifications: Organically farmed, expired USDA NOP certificate. Direct trade.
Packaging: 150lb jute sacks in GrainPro
Cup Characteristics: Medium body, sweet with a wild fruitiness.

ASOCIACIÓN INTEGRAL UNIDOS PARA VIVIR MEJOR – ASUVIM

Paquip, Santa Clara La Laguna, Sololá, Guatemala
ASUVIM, is a small coffee growers association integrated for 93 members of the ethnic group Maya Kiché.
Established in 1999, approximately 25 of their members are women. The main objective of the Association
is work together to produce and commercialize high quality shade grown, high altitude coffee and
contribute to preserve one of the most beautiful lakes in the world, Lake Atitlan. ASUVIM’s coffee placed
in the top 20 in the Guatemala Cup of Excellence in 2009 and 2010.

Crop: 2014
Varieties: Bourbon, Caturra, Catuai, Typica – predominantly Caturra and Catuai
Grade: Shade grown, strictly hard bean (SHB) approximately 1600m – 1800m
Preparation: Wet milled then sun dried on concrete patios. European preparation.
Certifications: organically farmed, not certified. Direct trade
Packaging: 150lb jute sacks in GrainPro
Cup Characteristics: Complex and fruity with sweet cherry, honey, chocolate, vanilla custard, and floral
notes.

COOPERATIVE AGRÍCOLA INTEGRAL SAN MIGUEL R.L.

San Miguel Tzampetey, San Antonio Palopó, Sololá, Guatemala
Originally founded in 1983 with 12 members, Cooperative San Miguel legalized in 1990, but suffered many
organizational setbacks and eventually stopped working together. In 2003, the members united again
and with the help of an outside NGO were able to fully reorganize the Coop in 2012. The Coop is now 116
members strong with approximately 38 of their members being women. The majority of San Miguel’s
members are Maya and speak the Mayan language Kaqchikel.

Crop: 2014
Varieties: Bourbon, Caturra, Pache y Catuai
Grade: Shade grown, strictly hard bean (SHB) between 1774 m –1800 m
Preparation: Wet milled then sun dried on concrete patios. European preparation.
Certifications: None, direct trade
Packaging: 150lb jute sacks in GrainPro
Cup Characteristics: Medium bodied, sweet with a cashew-like nuttiness leading to a lingering
chocolatey finish. Lighter roasts produce a sweet fruitiness.

BRAZIL

BRAZIL ROSE DIAMOND

Cerrado Mineiro Region of Minas Gerais state, Brazil
The Cerrado Mineiro region of Brazil is known for consistently producing high quality coffees with a unique
identity. This region has well defined seasons – a hot, wet summer followed by a pleasantly dry winter and
is recognized as a high quality coffee producing region. Kapeh Utz is proud to support the farmers of
Rose Diamond through an import partner who is in direct relationship with the farmers.

Crop: 2014
Varieties: Red Bourbon
Altitude: 800 m – 1300 m
Processing: Natural
Bag Size: 132 lbs, Grain Pro
Certifications: Origin and Quality certified by Cerrado Mineiro Region – PGI – Regulatory Board. Direct
trade.
Cup Characteristics: A truly unique Brazilian with distinct characteristics. Aroma of orange flowers, jasmine
or roses, balanced light body with a long finish.

BRAZIL PRIMAVERA FARM

Chapadas de Minas Region of Minas Gerais state, Brazil
Following his father’s footsteps, producer Ricardo Tavares has dedicated his life to the coffee industry. As
an innovator, he promotes and supports new coffee practices. Fazenda Primavera is located in the
municipality of Angelândia, Minas Gerais where coffee cultivation began in the 1870s and is a primary
economic input. Kapeh Utz is proud to support Ricardo through an import partner who is in direct
relationship with his farm.

Crop: 2014
Farmer: Ricardo Tavares
Varieties: Mundo Novo
Altitude: 1000 m
Processing: Pulped Natural
Bag Size: 132 lbs
Certifications: Rainforest Alliance Direct trade.
Cup Characteristics: Caramel aroma with a flavor of nuts and almonds. This smooth, well balanced cup is
excellent as a single origin or in an espresso blend of orange flowers , jasmine or roses, balanced light
body with a long finish.

BRAZIL PRIMAVERA FARM DECAF

Crop: 2014
Farmer: Ricardo Tavares
Varieties: Mundo Novo
Altitude: 1000 m
Processing: Pulped Natural
Bag Size: 132 lbs
Decaffeination Process: Swiss Water Process
Certifications: Rainforest Alliance, Direct trade
Cup Characteristics: Deep body with brown sugar sweetness and a clean finish. This smooth, well
balanced cup is excellent as a single origin or in an espresso blend

ETHIOPIAN

ETHIOPIA YIRGACHEFFE KOCHERE G2

Kochere Biloya, Yirgacheffe, Southern Ethiopia
The Kochere micro-region has long been known as one of the best origins for fully washed southern
Ethiopian coffees. The combination of very high altitude and iron-rich, acidic soil creates the ideal
growing situation to produce this Yirgacheffe profile. Kapeh Utz is proud to support the Kochere
producers through an import partner who has been in direct relationship and making a positive impact
through health care and training in the Yirgacheffe region since 2001.

Crop: 2014
Varieties: Arabica
Grade: 1820 m – 1900 meters above sea level
Preparation: Washed grade 2
Processing site: Legesse Kebede
Certifications: None, direct trade
Cup Characteristics: Medium body and very complex, very sweet with brown sugar mixed with fresh red
grape and a citrus of sweet lemon that turns to a sweet white wine and grapefruit as it cools

ETHIOPIA NATURAL SIDAMO G4

Dale District, Mesfin Kitesa, Ethiopia
The Sidama region of Ethiopia is located in Southern Ethiopia along the Rift Valley, one of the main
growing regions in Ethiopia. Sun-dried in the seed with the fruit intact before fermentation, this coffee’s
fruit is removed after the cherry is fully dried. Grade 4 indicates that the coffee went through additional
hand-sorting to remove defects. Kapeh Utz is proud to support the Sidamo producers through an import
partner who has been in direct relationship and making a positive impact through health care and
training in the Yirgacheffe region since 2001.

Crop: 2014
Varieties: Arabica, Ethiopia Heirloom
Grade: 1800 meters above sea level
Preparation: Sun dried grade 4
Processing site: Mesfin Kitesa
Certifications: None, direct trade
Cup Characteristics: Smooth, creamy body, berry jam notes, floral notes, with a clean milk chocolate
finish.

ETHIOPIA NATURAL LEKEMPTE G5

Gimbi District, Belay Yadeta, Ethiopia
The Nekempte or Lekempte region of Ethiopia is located about 6 hours west of the capital Addis Ababa.
Just like in most regions of Ethiopia, farmers on an average own 1.5 hectares of land. Coffee is planted as
cash-crop, whereas other crops are grown on the plots for subsistence purposes. This Lekempti coffee is
naturally processed. Kapeh Utz is proud to support the LeKempte producers through an import partner
who has been in direct relationship and making a positive impact through health care and training in the
Yirgacheffe region since 2001.

Crop: 2014
Varieties: Arabica, Ethiopia Heirloom
Grade: 1770 meters above sea level
Preparation: Sun dried grade 5
Processing site: Belay Yadeta
Certifications: None, direct trade
Cup Characteristics: intense sweet with a full body and subtle acidity

SUMATRA

SUMATRA LINTONG

Dolok Sanggul, Sumatra, Indonesia
The Lintong region is located in northern Sumatra just southwest of the city of Medan, which serves as port
for coffee farms in the area. Dolok Sanggul is a city that is located to the southwest of Lake Toba. The
term “triple picked” is often included in the description of Sumatra Lintong, referring to the specific sorting
process utilized in this region. To ensure that beans that could create a bad cup are completely
eliminated, farms will sort their beans three times before the beans are exported. This extra attention to
detail is what creates a higher grade of coffee.

Crop: 2014
Altitude: 1600 – 1750 meters above sea level, grade one
Preparation: Fully washed, triple picked
Certifications: None, direct trade
Bag Size: 132lbs, GrainPro
Cup Characteristics: Molasses-like sweetness, tropical fruit and a hint of spice with a clean, deep finish.

PERU

PERU FINCA SANTA ROSA

Villa Rica, Pasco, Peru
Selena Contreras Obregon is a third generation coffee farmer. Since 1927, the Contreras family has
passionately dedicated their time, wisdom and ability to cultivate unique specialty coffees. Taking over
the family farm after the deaths of her father and shortly after her husband, she is known as a innovator
and leader in specialty coffee in Peru. Selena operates under a strong commitment to the environment,
her workers and the surrounding community. Kapeh Utz is proud to support Selena through an import
partner who is in direct relationship with this farm.

Crop: 2014
Farmer: Selena Contreras Obregon
Varieties: Bourbon (Red and Yellow), Catimor, Caturra, Geisha, Pache
Altitude: 1400 – 1700 meters
Processing: Washed, Sun-dried
Bag Size: 150 lbs (69Kg)
Certifications: Rainforest Alliance, Direct trade
Cup Characteristics: Caramel, Honey, Cocoa

* Availability varies for the coffees.

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