La Llama

Introducing the white series: a place for coffees that don’t quite fit into our regular line-up but are not wild or weird enough for the black series either. The white series will be a home for unique, high end coffees processed in a more traditional style. This will all be exceptional coffees that we fell in love with, but might just be too expensive for your daily cup.

We are starting this series of with a delicious natural geisha from La Llama in Bolivia. This lot is the first of 2 coffees we will be releasing from this farm and it’s a classic, delicate and fruity expression of the geisha variety. With florals reminiscent of magnolia and ginger and a sweetness like ripe strawberries, this cup is one to remember.

The small ten-hectare farm is located in the settlement of Villa Rosario, in a lush and steep mountain valley just outside the town of Caranavi. Reaching the farm’s highest point is an adventure in itself, requiring a four-wheel-drive vehicle to navigate the winding, narrow roads that cut through the rugged terrain. As you ascend, you pass through perfectly spaced rows of coffee plants surrounded by diverse native and timber trees. These trees not only provide essential shade for the coffee plants but also contribute to the farm’s natural beauty and biodiversity.

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.