Colombia - Alma Negra NATURAL

Colombia - Alma Negra Natural

Municipality:  Pitalito, Palestina and Oparopa
Dept:  Huila
Producer:  45 producers (10 women and 35 men)
Varietal:  Caturra, Colombia, Castillo
Altitude:  1550-1900 MASL
Process:  Natural

We Taste:  Raspberry, Caramel, Milk Chocolate

Light Roast

Process:
Manually harvested coffee, taking only Colombia, Castillo and Caturra varieties. After harvesting, the coffee undergoes a fermentation process in concrete tanks for approximately 14 hours. It is then transferred to the drying area, where the beans dry slowly over 25 to 32 days, allowing for the development of a balanced and consistent cup profile.

About:
The Colombia Alma Negra natural has a stunning amount of complexity and sweetness that shows the care that has been shown for the coffee at origin.  In this area, the coffees are handcrafted by the coffee farmers' families with care and respect for the land.  

Damien (Rival Bros co-founder) and Chris (Rival Bros Director of coffee) were able to visit several producers that contributed to this blend in August of 2025.  What they saw was producers who care deeply about their coffees and land and who want to share the results of their hard work.