Bolivia: Don Carlos
Don Carlos
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This washed Caturra lot comes from Finca Don Carlos, nestled in the Bolinda colony of Caranavi, Bolivia. Spanning 18.7 hectares and situated between 1,550–1,650 metres above sea level, the farm benefits from cool mountain air, rich volcanic soil, and ideal microclimates that contribute to its vibrant acidity and clean, structured cup profile. It forms part of Agricafe’s Buena Vista project, a pioneering initiative aimed at revitalising Bolivian coffee production through innovation, sustainability, and long-term investment in quality.
Finca Don Carlos is named in honour of Carlos Mariaca, a foundational figure in Bolivian specialty coffee and one of Agricafe’s longest-serving team members. Carlos played a key role in building the region’s first wet mill and has been instrumental in shaping the quality-focused practices that define Bolivian coffee today. As a tribute to his legacy, Agricafe not only named the farm after him but also made him a partner in its success.
Under the agronomic leadership of Pedro Pablo Rodríguez, who studied coffee farming in Honduras, the farm employs meticulous washed processing to highlight the clarity and sweetness of the Caturra varietal. In addition to coffee, Finca Don Carlos is committed to environmental stewardship, with active reforestation efforts planting native species such as Tajibos, Mara, and Ceibo to preserve biodiversity and support long-term soil health.
Think soft, sweet melon and peach with a drizzle of light syrup. A sprinkle of cocoa on the aftertaste makes this a elegant but easy drinking cup.
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- Country: Bolivia
- Municipality: Caranavi
- Colonia: Bolinda
- Producer: Agricafe
- Farm: Don Carlos
- Producer: Carlos Mariaca
- Elevation: 1,550 – 1,650 m.a.s.l.
- Size: 18.7 hectares
- Processing method: Washed
- Varietals grown: Caturra, Geisha and Catuai
- Harvest time: May-November
- Reforestation: Tajibos, Mara and Ceibo
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Tasting notes: Melon, peach, cocoa.
Cup of Excellence Cupping Scores
- Clean cup: (1–8): 6.5
- Sweetness: (1–8): 6.5
- Acidity: (1–8): 6
- Mouthfeel: (1–8): 6
- Flavour: (1–8): 6.5
- Aftertaste: (1–8): 6
- Balance: (1–8): 6.5
- Overall: (1–8): 6.5
- Correction: (+36): +36
- Total: (max. 100): 86
Roast Information
Medium to Medium Dark - Medium Dark - through first and steadily up to the edge of second crack, no more, just a few pops of second as it cools. -
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Producer Stories
Learn more about coffee sourcingDon Carlos
The farm is named in honour of Carlos Mariaca, the oldest and most unconditionally awesome employee of Agricafe. He was there at the start of the specialty coffee trend and, together with Pedro, helped to build the wet mill in Caranavi. To show their gratitude for all his good work, the company decided to give him partnership of the farm.
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