Intermission Coffee – Are We There Yet

BREWING

A solid full bodied Colombian espresso that works black or in milk. Popular daily drinker that’s reasonably soluble so it suits a traditional extraction approach well of 1:2 ratio on espresso.

ABOUT

San Lorenzo is an indigenous reserve located in the western part of Caldas, near the town of Riosucio. The indigenous people of the region are part of the Embera Chamí indigenous people of Colombia, where 12,600 of them live in the 21 veredas of San Lorenzo.

This community has a very particular way of operating, since in Colombia there can be an indigenous ruling above the traditional governmental ruling applied to the rest of Colombia; hence the land of San Lorenzo can only be sold to people who are part of the Embera Chamí tribe. This particular law has created lots of nano-lots, where growers can own 5 different lots that add up to just 1 hectare.

This community seeks to protect and conserve the water sources, animals, and nature in general. Following the indigenous laws, not everyone can freely access San Lorenzo, since part of the way they take care of their culture and nature is by not allowing people that are not part of their community. However, companies that work with the community are allowed to visit the area.