Colombia Elci Chincunque
Colombia Elci Chincunque
How Much Coffee Do I Need?
How Much Coffee Do I Need?
250g Bag: nets ~11 cups
1lb Bag: nets ~21 cups
2lb Bag: nets ~42 cups
5lb Bag: nets ~103 cups
Couldn't load pickup availability
| We Taste | Sugar Cookie, Orange Candy, Nougat |
| Processing | Washed |
| Region | Nariño |
|
Grown By |
Elci Chincunque |
| Elevation | 1,900 masl |
| Varieties |
Castilla |
This coffee comes to us from producer Elci Chincunque and her farm El Naranjo, which is located in the Los Alpes community in Nariño, one of the most famous coffee-growing regions in Colombia.
With only about 280 residents, Los Alpes is an extremely small community with a longstanding tradition of ecological preservation. Every producer in Los Alpes preserves a part of their farm as untouchable forest, as well as leaving native plants untouched near natural waterways.
Elci exclusively grows the Castilla varietal on her farm's 1.5 hectares of land. After selective harvesting, the coffee is sent to cement tanks to ferment for 15-17 hours. It's then dried on raised beds between 8-12 days.
Because Elci's farm does not have access to the road, she and her three daughters carry the coffee manually to the nearest point on the road to get it to market.
We're loving the refined, sugary flavors from this lot. There are overwhelming notes of sugar cookie and nougat, all balanced with gentle acidity that tastes like orange and cherry juice.
Frequently Asked Questions
When Will My Order Ship?
Most orders ship the next business day from when they are placed, unless that is a holiday.
The only exception is any pre-order item, which will ship on the date stated on that item's pre-order page.
Do You Have Recommendations For Brewing?
Yes!
First, we recommend a brewing ratio of about 1:17. So whatever your dose of coffee is for a brew (we recommend weighing your coffee in grams), multiply that number by 17, and use that weight of water to brew.
Second, always try to grind your coffee fresh, directly before you brew. This will significantly impact the flavor.
Lastly, and maybe most important, always use the highest quality water you can. Filtered is always best. Coffee is 98.5% water, so the water you use makes a huge difference.
Any other questions? Just drop us a line.
Is ReAnimator Coffee Organic/Fair Trade?
While some of our coffees may happen to be certified organic or fair trade, we do not specifically look for either of these certifications when sourcing coffees, and do not market them as such.
All of our coffees are bought at fixed prices above the c-market, and 99% of the time we are paying higher prices than the Fair Trade Certified price.
Our sourcing goals are always quality and flavor focused, and we buy from producers and importers we trust to provide us with coffee that fits into our ideology.