Nestled in the high mountains of Western Bolivia lies Caranavi, part of the La Paz region. This area is the heartland of small-scale coffee production, with producers typically managing between 1 and 4ha of coffee plantations. These plots are family-run operations, with every aspect of the work carried out by family members.

Located in the province of Caranavi, the community of Villa Rosario is home to 30 to 40 families. Blessed with the perfect combination of soil, weather and altitude, Villa Rosario has all the necessary ingredients to produce exceptional coffees.

During the harvest season, families deliver the hand-picked cherries daily. Each cherry is individually selected to ensure it has reached the peak of ripeness, transforming from green to a deep, crimson hue. Multiple passes are made over each plant during the extended harvest period.

Upon reaching the processing station, the cherries are de-skinned to commence the fermentation process. They are put through a mechanical mill which cracks the skin, revealing the sweet, white pulp within that boasts exotic flavours.

After fermentation, the coffee cherries are dried on raised platforms. They are diligently turned by hand to guarantee a constant airflow on all sides of the seed, preventing any potential for rot.

These family-run farms are planted with caturra and catuai. They farm at altitudes of 1570 to 1650masl under indigenous shade trees. The coffee is processed as natural.