Venezuela Rivero Family, Lara, screen 17 - Washed

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The Venezuelan state of Lara is not only a geographical jewel but also home to one of the most exceptional coffees in the world. This coffee reflects the rich history, culture, and nature that define this region.

Coffee from Lara State

Lara coffee boasts an unmistakable flavor profile. Thanks to high altitudes, volcanic soil, and the specific microclimate in the Andes Mountains, the coffee beans acquire a unique character here. Typically, it is a coffee with delicate acidity, a medium body, and sweet notes of honey, caramel, or dried fruit. The aroma is rich, with hints of chocolate and nuts, giving each cup depth and sophistication.

Local farmers, often several generations of growers, consider coffee their life's mission. Cultivation often uses traditional methods, without intensive use of chemicals, which ensures not only high quality but also environmental friendliness.

History of Lara State

Lara State, located in the northwestern part of Venezuela, is named after General Jacinto Lara, a hero of the Venezuelan War of Independence. This region is rich in cultural traditions and natural beauties, such as vast dry savannas, deep canyons, and charming mountains.

Lara has a long history associated with indigenous communities that lived here before the arrival of Spanish colonizers. Local tribes, such as the Caquetíos, left their mark in the form of pottery and ritual traditions. Later, the area became an important center of Spanish colonization, which contributed to the development of agriculture, including coffee cultivation.

Cultural and Natural Treasures

The city of Barquisimeto, the capital of Lara State, is known as the "city of sunsets" due to its magnificent sunsets. It is also a center of Venezuelan folk music and art. Lara's culture is rich in festivities, such as the Divina Pastora procession, which attracts thousands of pilgrims.

Lara is also a place where nature and man harmoniously intertwine. Coffee plantations are surrounded by mountain peaks and tropical forests, which provide a home for many species of birds and other animals. Coffee from Lara literally smells and tastes of this unique landscape.

This particular lot comes from the Rivero family's farm, which owns a 20-hectare plot with over 55 thousand coffee bushes in the Humocaro Alto area. All harvesting is done manually due to the hilly terrain. Thanks to maximum control over the harvesting of only ripe cherries and manual sorting during processing, we can enjoy truly excellent quality coffee. After harvesting, the cherries are sorted again in floating tanks, where unripe cherries, twigs, and leaves are sorted out if necessary. Subsequently, the coffee beans are pulped and go into fermentation tanks to remove all pulp. The final stage is drying on raised beds for approximately 20 days.

Flavor profile: Forest fruits, red orange, chocolate-covered cherries, light florality

Country of origin: Venezuela

Region: Lara, Humocaro Alto

Farm: Rivero Family

Farmer: Rivero Family

Altitude: 1550-1650 m.a.s.l.

Variety: Catuai, Colombia 27, Monte Claro, Castillo

Processing: Washed

Cupping Score: 85.5

Crop: 26