Elan Organic Coffee

Colombia Popayan Cosurca
Cooperative Cosurca is located in the Central Mountain Range of the Colombian Andes, in the Department of South Cauca, in the region of Popayan. Cosurca is composed of 615 impoverished families dedicated to coffee production.
Cosurca was founded in March of 1993, comprised of 9 different communities in Macizo Colombiano. The communities are Almaguer, Argelia, Balboa, Florencia, La Sierra, La Vega, Mercaderes, Patia and Sucre. Most of the members previously earned 30-60 dollars monthly. In order to stabilize the local economy and improve their communities the group created the "Regional Organic Coffee Project." Each of its members is recognized for modifying their growing methods and for following strict organic regulations. The outcome, along with economic stability in a depressed market, was increased productivity per hectare. Before Cosurca was developed, education among people 35 years and older was at the 3rd grade level or less. Today 30% of the members have completed high school! Elan Organic Coffees and Cosurca have a long standing, mutually beneficial and sustainable partnership.

Altitude: 3250-4000 feet
Variety: Caturra, Typica
Processing Method: Washed
Grade: Strictly Hard Bean
Species: Arabica
Harvest: December to January

Cup Characteristics: sweet aroma, medium acidity, chocolate notes, well balanced, clean cup