Bolivia Washed

San Lorenzo, Caranavi | Red Catuai | 1550 masl

We are proud to introduce our first Bolivia single origin — a certified organic washed coffee from Yulissa Chambi in the Caranavi province of La Paz. Grown at 1550 meters in the lush Yungas region, this coffee reflects both the resilience of Bolivian producers and the quiet elegance of carefully cultivated washed lots.

The cup is clean, balanced, and exceptionally smooth. Familiar notes of chocolate, caramel, and brown sugar provide a comforting foundation, while subtle fruit tones of orange, grape, and dates add dimension and lift. It is classic in structure yet refined in clarity — sweet like praline and butterscotch, with a gentle fruit finish that lingers softly.

This is a coffee that feels both approachable and elevated. It showcases the inherent quality of the green coffee while offering depth for those who look a little closer. Familiar, but never flat. Comforting, yet distinctly expressive.

Take your time with this rare lot and enjoy a thoughtful expression of Bolivia’s growing specialty scene.

Flavor Notes:

Chocolate, Orange, Dates, Praline, Grape, Caramel, Brown Sugar

Audience:

For those who love the taste of coffee in its classic form but appreciate added depth and refinement. This versatile single origin performs beautifully as espresso, AeroPress, pour over, French press, or drip.

Grower:

Yulissa Chambi

Region:

San Lorenzo, Caranavi Province, La Paz Department, Bolivia

Process:

Washed

Cultivar:

Red Catuai

Elevation:

1550 masl

Additional Information

Yulissa Chambi represents a new generation of Bolivian coffee producers. Her family purchased their 20-hectare farm in the 1980s when the land was dense jungle and largely inaccessible. Over time, economic hardship and national disinvestment made coffee production unsustainable, and much of the original planting aged without renewal.

In 2019, Yulissa and her family chose to revitalize the farm. The original four hectares were replanted and expanded to seven, marking a new chapter for the property. Alongside production, Yulissa immersed herself in the full specialty value chain — from processing to roasting to barismo — eventually becoming Bolivia’s National AeroPress Champion.

Caranavi, located in the Yungas region, produces the vast majority of Bolivia’s specialty coffee. Steep, humid, and remote, the area presents logistical challenges, yet its high-altitude tropical climate creates exceptional potential for arabica cultivation.

This lot reflects both heritage and renewal — a careful washed coffee that honors tradition while showcasing Bolivia’s bright future in specialty coffee.