Chiroso

In Spanish, Las Perlitas means “Little Pearls” and throughout the harvest, it’s quite common that small-holders in Colombia produce lots that aren’t large enough to be exported on their own. However, the quality is often just as good (or better) than samples received from larger lots. As such, we buy all coffees, regardless of size and create a larger, export-size lot based on cup score and profile.

The result is Las Perlitas Chiroso; a celebrated Washed coffee of various small Chiroso lots from producers in Urrao, Antioquia, whose farms range in elevation from 1,900 to 2,300 m.a.s.l. Las Perlitas is a clear example of how we can help smallholder farmers receive a fair payment for their quality. Our selection procedure is very strict, and we use the same standard with each micro-lot or constructed lot. Every small lot is individually cupped various times before being included within the main lot. In addition to cup quality, each coffee must meet strict physical requirements, based on our guidelines for moisture content and water activity.