Colombian Whole Bean Bulk - 5 lb.
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After
years of searching, we have found a family that has converted an
old, conventional coffee farm to one that is farming
sustainably. Mesa se los Santos is the name of the farm that
began growing coffee in 1872. It is located in Northeastern
Colombia in the county of of Santander, 20 kilometers south of
Bucaramanga. The coffee is grown at an altitude of 1600 meters
and the area has an average yearly rainfall of 36 inches. The
Acevedo family has made a strong commitment to farming
sustainably. The farm has 91 hectares planted in coffee and
maintains cattle and chickens for compost making along with the
coffee pulp. Weeds are maintained by hand. A variety of shade
trees protect the coffee trees and provide a winter home for
migrating birds.
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