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Our partnership with the producers of La Golondrina began more than fifteen years ago. In 2005, a group of producers in Cauca, led by community organizers Nelson Melo and Liliana Pabón, formed the Orgánica cooperative. The cooperative sought recognition for their high-quality, organic coffee and to foster a shared commitment to accountability in production.
Coffee exporter Carvela introduced us to Orgánica in 2007, sparking the relationship responsible for our most popular single-origin: La Golondrina.. The consistent quality of La Golondrina is a testament to the perseverance and dedication of all parties involved in this value chain.
Orgánica's is located in Cauca, southwestern Colombia, scattered across the villages of Timbio, Guayabal, and Piendamó. The members’ farms range in size from one to 20 hectares. Through their commitment to producing high-quality, certified-organic coffee, the growers of La Golondrina deviate from the conventional focus on volume and productivity commonly associated with Colombian coffee production.
Orgánica translates to "organic" in English. We thought this might be a confusing name for a coffee, so, together with the coffee producers, we came up with a different one. We landed on "La Golondrina"—Spanish for the swallow bird—an icon that symbolizes the ability to cross frontiers and connect with others.
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Harvest
Process: Washed
Certifications: Organic, Kosher
Elevation: 1,500–2,000 meters
Variety: Castillo and Caturra
Harvest Time: May 2023–July 2023
Available: Through late July 2024
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Orgánica
Length of Partnership
1995 2007 202417 years
Location
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We believe in paying more.
Since 2009, we have published an annual transparency report to serve as a blueprint for our green coffee purchasing practices and a response to chronically low prices in the coffee industry. We believe paying more for green coffee is an important investment in the long-term viability of our coffee-growing partners’ businesses and our supply.
$0 $4$3.70 FOB (Free on Board)/lb - Our price for La Golondrina
$1.90 FOB/lb - Fair Trade Certified Minimum
$1.69 FOB/lb - Average C Market Price
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All of our coffees can be brewed in various ways, designed for your perfect morning. These recipes are our favourite ways to highlight Big Trouble Single Origin coffee. Your brewing adventure starts here.
Kalita Wave
Coffee: 30 Grams
Grind: medium
Water: 500 grams of filtered hot water (200 F)
Ratio: 1:17
Time: 3:30-4:00 Min
Coffee: 30 Grams
Grind: medium
Water: 500 grams of filtered hot water (200 F)
Ratio: 1:17
Time: 3:30-4:00 Min
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1: Heat Water
Heat water to 200F. Place filter in the Kalita Wave and rinse with hot water, discarding when finished.
2: Grind Coffee
Weigh 30g of coffee and grind on medium setting, slightly finer than kosher salt.
3: Add Coffee
Place ground coffee in filter, and shake to level grounds.
4: Bloom Grounds
Start a timer and pour 60g of water to wet all the coffee grounds.
5: Begin Brewing
Wait 30 seconds and then pour water in a circular motion to 200g.
6: Pour Water
By 1:00 the water should have drained a centimeter, pour in a circular motion to 300g.
7: Repeat
Repeat this process every 30 seconds, or as the water drains a centimeter, pouring water in a circular pattern until reaching a total weight of 500g.
8: Drain
The coffee should finish draining by 3:30-4:00.
9: Enjoy!
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