you take a sip. First, it has a nice smoothness to it, but then it hits you with a small and quick spiced kick right at the end. Just like any good internet joke. This coffee might be 2 edgy 4 u (but probably not).
In the Dominican Republic, the family-owned Ramirez Estate run by the third generation employs over 400 workers who live and work on the property and make nearly 300% higher wages than Fair Trade Standard. Before the Ramirez family purchased the land in the early 1990s, the land was impotent and bare––natural water springs had long since dried up and farmers had only been raising cattle.
Today, the Ramirez Estate is one of the most environmentally-progressive and socially-conscious proprietorships in the world because they recycle materials used during coffee bean processing. First, coffee cherry parts that would normally be thrown out are converted into natural gas through fermentation––in turn, this natural gas powers their facility. Next, the used water is also recycled, filtered, and returned to water systems. Lastly, cherry pulps are added to a compost pile where they’re used as fertilizer useful to nearby farms.
Cupping Notes: Smooth creamy body. Sweet undertones, butter, cream, and nuts., with a spicy kick at the end.
Category | Organic |
Country | Dominican Republic |
Local Region | Jarabacoa |
Process | Washed |
Variety | Caturra |
Altitude (Meters) | 1,400 masl |
Harvest | N/A |
Organic Certification | No |
Fair Trade Certified | No |
Rainforest Alliance Certified | No |
Decaffinated | No |
SHIPPING DATES
WHEN ORDERS GET SHIPPED
Orders get shipped out every Wednesday. Orders from Monday to Sunday are made and packaged on Monday and Tuesday, then shipped Wednesday. Other days are added if an over abundance of orders occurs.
WHY SHIP LIKE THIS
There's a number of practical reasons. The company has a workforce of one person, consolidating orders saves hours every week. Time is also needed to make the teas, coffee, and soaps (A tea typically has to "sit" for about 2 days before it can be packaged). We also need to frequently do inventory to reorder supplies and ingredients. When we were doing daily orders, many orders were frequently delayed by up to a week because of this, so the once a week method saw little change for many people.