Los Cauchos

This coffee was picked for its rare variety while also yielding excellent flavor. The Maragogype variety was first discovered in 1870 in the municipality of Maragogipe in Bahia, Brazil. Its believed to be a natural mutation of Typica and is the genetic parent to the Pacamara and Maracaturra varieties as well. Its best known for its size and often referred to as “elephant bean” due to its large nature.

One of the reasons Maragogype is not a common variety is due to its low yield, despite having a high potential cup quality. Growing this giant crop also poses struggles for farmers due to its susceptibility to diseases like leaf rust, coffee berry disease, and nematodes. Despite this, maragogype’s unique characteristics have become more popular in places like Mexico, El Salvador, Colombia, and Hawaii.

Luckily for Maragogype, studies are ongoing to focus on genetic modification for improved yields. The specialty coffee market has made it paramount to preserve different varieties of coffee and help improve them for future coffee farmers and lovers.

Farm details:

Producer: Cafe Lumbus

Farm/Co-op: Los Cauchos

Region: Huila, Acevedo

Country: Colombia

Altitude: 1700 masl

Process: Washed

Varietal: Maragogype

Flavor profile:

Taste: Blackberry, Nectarine, Grapefruit

Acidity: Medium Plus

Sweetness: Medium Plus

Body: High