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Coffee by Country: Our Coffee Origin Sources

	Our Coffee Origin Sources: Mexican Coffee > Guatemalan Coffee > Sumatran Coffee > Colombian Coffee > Kona Blend Coffee > Peruvian Fair Trade Coffee >
Mexican Coffee
Cafe Altura organic Mexican coffees are grown in the Sierra Madre mountains of Chiapas, Mexico. Volcanic soils, high altitude and a variety of shade trees offer an ideal environment for growing arabica coffees organically and sustainably. Our Mexican coffees are known for their light body and sweet nutty taste. All of our coffee is grown on family owned farms. Two of our farms, the Finca Irlanda and the Rancho Alegre are certified Biodynamic as well as Organic by the Demeter Association. Try These Coffees: Mexican Regular Roast \| Mexican Dark Roast \| Dark Roast S.W.P.® Decaf \| Mexican French Roast Meet our Mexican Growers
Guatemalan Coffee
The rich, smoky flavor of Cafe Altura Guatemalan coffee sets it apart from other coffees and makes it easy to identify. It is spicy and bright with a medium body. Our Guatemalan coffee is grown by Mr. Rodolfo Ibarra on the Finca San Juan Utapa. The farm is 40 miles southwest of Guatemala City and the farm has been in Mr. Ibarra's family for many generations. Grown in the central highlands the "hard bean" or "strictly hard bean" label depends on the altitude at which it is was grown. Some of Latin America's healthiest soil is found in Guatemala, a perfect location to establish organic growing practices. Try These Coffees: Guatemalan Regular Roast \| Guatemalan French Roast Meet our Guatemalan Growers
Sumatran Coffee
In the far reaches of the South Pacific Ocean lies the Indonesian Island of Sumatra; an exotic land of warmth and moisture ideal for growing great coffees. The tropical environment which is farmed organically produces a clean, straight forward coffee with a low acidity. Cafe Altura's Regular Roast promotes the exotic flavor notes, while our Dark Roast adds richness that blends well with the heavy, syrupy body. This unique coffee is from the Gayo region in the northwestern corner of Sumatra. The coffee is cultivated under ideal conditions at an altitude of between 1200 and 1600 meters. Shade is used by the farmers to produce food and protect the coffee trees. "Farm certified" by a European agency, SKAL and "Process Certified" by the Demeter Association, our Sumatran coffee is farmed by a group of 105 small village farmers under the supervision of ForesTrade Inc., a Vermont based importer/trader of organic spices and coffees. Try These Coffees: Sumatran Fair Trade Regular Roast \| Sumatran Fair Trade Dark Roast \| Sumatran Dark Roast Decaf
Colombian Coffee
After years of searching, we have found a family that has converted an old, conventional coffee farm to one that is farming sustainably. Mesa se los Santos is the name of the farm that began growing coffee in 1872. It is located in Northeastern Colombia in the county of of Santander, 20 kilometers south of Bucaramanga. The coffee is grown at an altitude of 1600 meters and the area has an average yearly rainfall of 36 inches. The Acevedo family has made a strong commitment to farming sustainably. The farm has 91 hectares planted in coffee and maintains cattle and chickens for compost making along with the coffee pulp. Weeds are maintained by hand. A variety of shade trees protect the coffee trees and provide a winter home for migrating birds. Try These Coffees: Colombian Regular Roast \| Colombian Dark Roast \| Colombian Decaf Meet our ColombianGrowers
Kona Blend Coffee
The only coffee produced in the United States comes from the big island of Hawaii. There is a small region known as the KONA COAST that produces a truly spectacular coffee. Two unique conditions aid in the growing of this special coffee. The trees are literally grown in volcanic soil that is very high in nutrients. Secondly, a cloud cover forms each afternoon around 2:00 p.m. to protect the delicate coffee trees from the tropical sun. The coffee farms in Kona are small, usually five to seven acres. Kona coffees are very aromatic, with a medium body and noticeable acidity. Our Kona Blend contains 20% certified organic Kona coffee blended with our certified organic Mexican coffees. Try These Coffees: Kona Blend
Peruvian Fair Trade Coffee
Our Fair Trade Peruvian coffee comes from the Penachi region of Northern Peru. A small numbers of families have been selected to grow Peruvian coffee for Café Altura. Elevations of the organic coffee farms vary between 1000 and 1500 meters and the farmers use little modern technology to grow their crops. Our Peruvian Fair Trade Coffee is a bright and lively coffee, with good acidity and a medium body. Try These Coffees: Peruvian Fair Trade \| Peruvian Fair Trade Dark Roast Meet our Peruvian Growers