Bolivia | Yungus Region

Region: Yungus
Cooperative: AIPEP
Current Lot #: BOA 2301
Taste Notes: Roasted Hazelnut, Bittersweet Chocolate
Partners Since: 2006
Roast Level: Medium Roast
Post Harvest Process: Washed

AIPEP, the Asociacion Integral de Productores Ecologicos de Pumiri, is a primary-level producer association, located in the small village of Pumiri tucked away in the Yungas mountains in the province of Caranavi in Bolivia. AIPEP was founded in 2002 and became partners with co-op coffees in 2006. The farms are located between 1200-1500m and consist of numerous varietals with 42% being Catuai. There are 47 members averaging 4.69 Hectares per farm.