COOCAFE is located in Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, around Ciénaga – Siberia area. Currently this Association is made up of coffee producers, whom main income comes from coffee, and other crops like avocado.
Coocafe cup profile is characteristic of Sierra Nevada. Smooth, medium body and acidity, chocolate and caramel notes. Highly appreciated by different palates around the world, our job is to find the right pair for this unique community.
Name: COOPERATIVA DE CAFÉS ESPECIALES SIERRA NEVADA
Location: Ciénaga – Magdalena
Type of Producer: Producer Association
Members: 67
Certifications: Organic (ORG) – FairTrade (FLO)
Date of Incorporation: June 2008
Male Members: 28
Female Members: 10
Employees: 4
Main Projects: Improve quality and productivity, generate environmental and social sustainability
Beginning of Commercial Relationship: 2015
Crop: October – January
Annual Production: 272.000 Kg parchment
Varieties: Castillo, Caturra, Colombia, Típica
Altitude: 800 – 1500 m.a.s.l.
Temperature: 23 – 28ºC
Process: Washed
Drying Process: Naturally sun dried
Fragrance/Aroma: Caramel, chocolate, honey
Aftertaste: Clean, pleasant
Sweetness: Medium
Acidity: Citric
Body: Medium
Balance: Balanced
Notes: Rounded cup
SCAA Score: 83+
