Bolivia-La Llama

Bolivia-La Llama

Region: Villa Rosario

Altitude: 1650 – 1800 masl

Coffee varieties: Caturra

Process: Washed process

Drying: Raised bed

Cupping notes: White Grape, Green Tea, Lemon Thyme

Cupping score: 86

La Llama is perched at an impressive 1,650 meters above sea level, making it the highest farm among those managed by Los Rodriguez. This elevation creates an ideal environment for coffee cultivation, with daytime temperatures that are mild and nighttime temperatures that are significantly cooler. These conditions slow down the maturation of the coffee cherries, allowing sugars to develop more fully. The result is a sweeter, more flavorful coffee bean that reflects the care and patience invested in the process.

Adding to the farm’s unique atmosphere, a mystical fog often rolls in during the early mornings and late afternoons, blanketing the exotic coffee varieties such as SL28, SL34, and Geisha. This fog is a product of the farm’s distinct microclimate, where shifting temperatures and mineral-rich soil provide the perfect balance for healthy and productive coffee plants.

The name “La Llama” pays homage to Bolivia’s most iconic animal, the llama. These hump-less cousins of the camel have been integral to life in the Andean highlands for centuries, serving as pack animals and symbols of resilience. When the Agricafé team first explored the land, they encountered a llama standing proudly on the terrain. With its pointed ears and watchful expression, it seemed to declare ownership of the land, almost as if warning, “come near my land and I’ll spit on you.” Inspired by this encounter, the team named the farm La Llama, embracing the creature’s spirited presence as part of the farm’s identity.