Bolivia: La Linda, Experimental Fermented Washed [125g]

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La Linda

  • Flavour profile Purple Starburst, cherry, raspberry
  • Process Anaerobic Washed
  • Varietal Caturra
  • Roast Medium

£14.95


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  • *Please note this coffee is part of our Special Reserve range and sold in 125g bags, not 220g*

    La Linda is the founding farm of the Buena Vista Project and the heart of Agricafe's vision. Established in 2012, it was the first farm the Rodriguez family developed themselves and remains a vital hub for experimentation and learning. Located in Caranavi, a region known for its fertile volcanic soils and high altitudes, La Linda benefits from a lush forest microclimate that supports slow cherry maturation and complex flavour development.

    Over the past 13 years, La Linda has become more than just a farm; it's a blueprint. The insights gained here have shaped Agricafe's practices across all their farms and informed the Sol De La Mañana grower support program. With varieties like Caturra, Java, SL28, and Bourbon thriving under careful management, La Linda continues to push the boundaries of Bolivian coffee.

    While the eastern region of Los Yungas is traditionally Bolivia’s coffee heartland, La Linda and seven other Rodriguez farms are located in Caranavi. This area is famous for its altitude, biodiversity, and rich soils - ideal for producing high-quality coffee. Nestled between two forest-covered mountains, La Linda is both a peaceful haven and one of Agricafe’s biggest success stories.

    Caranavi is also the hub for Agricafe’s processing work. Each evening, their Buena Vista wet mill receives deliveries from their own farms and local producers. Quality is checked at every stage, and each lot is cupped on-site to ensure it meets their exacting standards.

    The Anoxia Process

    This particular Caturra lot is the result of a first-time experimental process developed by Adrian, the Buena Vista Manager, and named the "Anoxia Process." Here's how it works:

    • Stage 1: Whole cherries are fermented underwater in sealed tanks for 24 hours.
    • Stage 2: The coffee is depulped to a Yellow Honey level.
    • Stage 3: It undergoes a second fermentation in lactic mosto - a juice from a previous coffee fermentation, rich in lactic microbes and stabilised with sulphite.
    • Stage 4: After 48 hours, the coffee is dried on raised beds.

    When Roland visited Bolivia in August 2024, this lot had just finished processing. Initially, it cupped similarly to the washed version - clean, sweet, but not wildly different. Still, he took a chance on it.

    Fast forward to its arrival in the UK, and the coffee had transformed. The cup burst with vibrant purple and red fruit notes, a livelier acidity, and a more expressive character than expected. It’s a brilliant example of how fermentation and time can unlock unexpected complexity.

    A mouthful of purple Starburst sweets mixed up with cherry and raspberry means this coffee packs a punch. The creamy texture of it all rounds it out and balances this unusual cup.

    • Country: Bolivia
    • Department: La Paz
    • Region: Caranavi
    • Farm: La Linda
    • Farm size: 10.53 hectares
    • Coffee production area: 3.92 hectares
    • Producers: Fincas Los Rodriguez
    • Altitude: 1,400–1,450 m.a.s.l.
    • Processing Method: Experimental Anoxia Washed
    • Varietal: Caturra
    • GPS: 15°47'50.0"S 67°32'39.7"W
  • Tasting notes: Purple Starburst, cherry, raspberry.

    Cup of Excellence Cupping Scores

    • Clean cup (1–8): 6
    • Sweetness (1–8): 6
    • Acidity (1–8): 6.5
    • Mouthfeel (1–8): 6.5
    • Flavour (1–8): 7
    • Aftertaste (1–8): 6
    • Balance (1–8): 6.5
    • Overall (1–8): 6.5
    • Correction (+36): +36
    • Total: (max. 100): 87

    Roast Information
    Medium to Medium Dark: keep the pace of the roast middle of the road, maybe a fraction on the faster side. Then you're looking for end of the gap to finish the roast, don't push it too far.

  • We offer our coffees as whole beans, pre-ground, and green unroasted.

    To help you choose the best pre-ground options for you, below is a list of popular brew methods that we find work well with our settings. And for more information, please visit our dedicated grind size article here.

    Espresso: Turkish coffee (jezve) or, you guessed it, espresso*

    Fine Filter: Moka pot, AeroPress, single cup pour-over (e.g. Hario V60 01, Chemex 1-3 cup, Kalita 155). Fine filter also works well for home espresso machines like the De'Longhi Dedica.

    Medium Filter: Double cup pour-over brewers (e.g., Clever Dripper, V60 02, Chemex 6/8/10 cup, Kalita 185, April, wide Orea, etc)

    Coarse Filter: Automatic drip brewers like Moccamaster, BUNN, Sage, Behmor etc, and syphon brewers.

    French Press: French Press (cafetiere/press pot/plunger Pot), cold brew, cowboy coffee.

    It is not possible to grind 3kg bags.

    Ground coffee cannot be refunded nor exchanged as it is a product customised especially for you. Full refund policy here.

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    *Please note that some home espresso machines will struggle with a standard espresso grind due to the wide variety of machines on the market and the difference in spec when compared to commercial espresso machines. If you are unsure whether this applies to your personal home set-up please get in touch.

  • This coffee is sold in 125g bags, not our regular 220g bags.

    Order before 07:30 am for same day dispatch. If you order after 07:30 am, your order will carry over to the following working day for processing.

    We offer free UK mainland delivery on all orders over £30.00. If you're spending under £30.00, one bag sent with First Class postage will cost £3.25, and one bag sent with Second Class postage will cost £2.50. DPD next working day delivery is available for a flat rate of £8.00 for all orders up to 10kg.

    • First Class/Tracked 24 orders: Delivery 1-2 working days (Mon-Sat) after dispatch
    • Second Class/Tracked 48 orders: Delivery 2-4 working days (Mon-Sat) after dispatch
    • DPD orders: delivery aim of the next working day (Monday-Friday) after dispatch

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La Linda

La Linda is more than just a coffee farm - it’s a blueprint for sustainable, innovative coffee production in Bolivia. The Rodríguez family’s commitment to quality shines through in every detail, from careful cultivation to precise processing.

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A view over Finca La Linda in Caranavi, Bolivia