La Leona is the coff­ee that perfectly represents the community of San Marcos, Guatemala. The lion is the symbol of the evangelist St Mark, and throughout history, it has been represented worldwide by statues, on coins, flags and other insignias. In the department of San Marcos, there are statues of the Lion of St Mark, signifying the power of the evangelist word, the spiritual elevation of the people and their devoutness. Due to the delicate, floral and subtle notes of orange and honey in their coff­ee, this community blend is best described as the female lion!

The area is surrounded by two of the highest peaks in Guatemala, the Tajumulco and Tamaca volcanoes. Tajumulco and Tamaca are very characteristic of the region, they stand out creating a beautiful sight and result in coff­ee farms having ideal volcanic fertile soil. The producers that put together La Leona co­ffee are committed to quality. They have worked hard on their infrastructure over the years to improve the quality of what they do. Today, they are proud of the coff­ee that they produce and are excited for what they future holds.

Matambo is a Colombian specialty coffee produced by a group of dedicated small coffee producers from Gigante, Huila. This region is located between the Madgalena River and the Eastern Range of the Andes Mountains, providing a unique microclimate for the production of these fantastic coffees.
The story of Matambo originates from a famous myth: the love story between Mirthayú, the beautiful queen of the Michués, a native pre-Hispanic group, and her lover, the giant Matambo, the most valiant warrior in the region. Matambo was so strong and big that he alone could fight a complete army, which he did many times to defend his own tribe from the attack of the Michués determined to recapture his lover. He lost the battle trying to defend their right to be together.

“Matambo has a perfectly round and balanced cup. Expresses notes of brown sugar and lemon cake.”

Coffee production has always been the major financial source of income for the Ossa family. Clinton inherited Finca Peñas Blancas from his family and after taking over management of the farm he decided to focus on producing solely specialty coffees. With the extra money that he has been receiving from quality premiums, for producing delicious coffees, he has been able to invest in the infrastructure on his farm, allowing him to improve even more his processes and the quality of his coffees. Today, Finca Peñas Blancas is a family business, where every member of the family plays an important role, it is a family venture in the truest sense. His wife and children help Clinton with picking, post harvest processes, and hand-sorting of the beans.
Clinton is very proud of everything his family has achieved within the coffee industry and how they have improved the sustainability of their farm. His goal is to continue working on all the farm processes, always looking for ways to improve what they do.

Los Rosales is a Colombian specialty coffee grown in the department of Nariño. This region is located near to the Pacific Ocean, which has an enormous impact on the climate. The region has cool nights and warm days, which slows down the coffee’s ripening, achieving a distinct sweetness and complexity to the coffee’s profile. The name “Los Rosales” comes from the beautiful roses that are grown on the farms in this region, which infuse the area with sweet heady scents, the floral notes of which can be found in many of the coffees grown here.

Nariño, especially the municipalities of Buesaco and Tablón de Goméz, are known for the great specialty coffee that they produce. Caravela Coffee has been present in this region since 2015. We have cupping labs and warehouses, where we receive and analyse all the coffee delivered, separating it by quality grade and providing immediate feedback to farmers.

Inzá is a municipality located in a sacred valley that sits below the elevated mountains that separate Huila and Cauca. More than 14 centuries of history and tradition of native indigenous tribes make Inzá ones of Colombia’s richest archaeological treasures, home to the archeological park of Tierradentro. These indigenous cultures chose Inza as their home because it is a place where many rivers converge, making this territory a fertile and magical place.
Although Inzá is located remotely, it is definitely a place worth visiting. This region has ethnic diversity, an amazing artisanal culture, stunning views, and of course, one of Colombia’s best coffees. Coffee growers in this area used to sell their coffee to intermediaries, who blended it and sold it as “Coffee from Huila”. In 2003, Caravela started buying coffee directly from a group of small but passionate coffee producers from the region and selling it as a single-origin to roasters around the world, with full transparency and traceability. For us, coffees from Inza are special because of the longstanding relationships that we have forged and the impact that these have generated on the lives of hundreds of families and on communities once forgotten.

“La Piramide is an intensely sweet and balanced coffee, with citric, strawberry, red apple and floral notes, a syrupy milk chocolate body and sugar cane sweetness.”

In a foggy rainforest with rich climatic conditions, you can find several of the most productive haciendas in the country. The name Las Nubes comes from the beautiful views that the clouds make around the tops of the mountains and over the farms of this region. Las Nubes is made up of coffee from 20 hardworking producers, located in the Cordillera Isabelia.

The Cordillera Isabelia is located just 45 km away from the department of Jinotega and is located between this department and the department of Matagalpa. This cordillera is one of the first regions that started with large productions of coffee and most of the farmers there still conserve traditional production techniques.

Inzá is a municipality located in a sacred valley that sits below the elevated mountains that separate Huila and Cauca. More than 14 centuries of history and tradition of native indigenous tribes make Inzá ones of Colombia’s richest archaeological treasures, home to the archeological park of Tierradentro. These indigenous cultures chose Inza as their home because it is a place where many rivers converge, making this territory a fertile and magical place.
Although Inzá is located remotely, it is definitely a place worth visiting. This region has ethnic diversity, an amazing artisanal culture, stunning views, and of course, one of Colombia’s best coffees. Coffee growers in this area used to sell their coffee to intermediaries, who blended it and sold it as “Coffee from Huila”. In 2003, Caravela started buying coffee directly from a group of small but passionate coffee producers from the region and selling it as a single-origin to roasters around the world, with full transparency and traceability. For us, coffees from Inza are special because of the longstanding relationships that we have forged and the impact that these have generated on the lives of hundreds of families and on communities once forgotten.

“La Piramide is an intensely sweet and balanced coffee, with citric, strawberry, red apple and floral notes, a syrupy milk chocolate body and sugar cane sweetness.”