Nueva Llusta

Name: Nueva Llusta
Brand: Counter Culture Coffee - Retail
Price: 26.0 USD
Availability: InStock

cherry | vanilla | hazelnut

$26

Roast Level

light roast

Size

12 oz

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Members of the CENAPROC cooperative have long produced our favorite coffees from Bolivia. Over our 20+ year relationship, the organic coffees grown in the Yungas jungle of the country’s eastern mountains have consistently endured complicated logistical hurdles, making their quality all the more remarkable. This lot represents the best of these dedicated farmers, showcasing subtle cherry notes and a complex sweetness reminiscent of vanilla and hazelnut.

Pronunciation: NWEH-vah USED-tuh

Bolivia is notoriously difficult to buy and export high-quality coffee. To begin with, the country exports a relatively tiny amount compared to its neighbors, but one of the biggest challenges is transportation. From the farm to the dry mill to shipping in a timely fashion—and at the right humidity level—getting this coffee to us is no small feat.

Those who know and love Bolivian coffees from this region know of the challenges of trucking up the mountains on the "Death Road of Coroico" to the dry, high-altitude city of El Alto. While the road has seen improvements in recent years and an alternate route now bypasses it, travelers still face significant difficulties and risks.

CENAPROC (Central Asociados de Productores de Café) was founded in 1992 and is one of the most recognized cooperatives in the region. Currently, the cooperative has approximately 40 members from three main areas near Caranavi: Nueva Llusta, Nueva Canaan, and Libertador. We have been purchasing from the cooperative in Bolivia since 2004, making this our longest-running relationship in South America.

The cooperative continues to raise its quality standards with the construction of its first dry-milling facility in El Alto. This allows them to have more control over how they store their coffee before it is processed for export. Over the long term, this will be more cost-effective and enable their QC team to better relay quality feedback to CENAPROC’s members. This allows any quality concerns to be addressed early in the season, setting the stage for better coffee and timely exports.

All of our coffees can be brewed in various ways, designed for your perfect morning. Try these recipes to highlight each coffee's flavor profile. Your brewing adventure starts here.