Washed Java

This washed Java from Marcial Huanca at Finca Palmar in Caranavi, Bolivia, was depulped, fermented, and carefully dried to let the variety speak clearly.

Honey sweetness opens the nose, followed by delicate white and yellow florals that drift through the cup with a soft, clean texture. Acidity is very low — the finish is gentle and round.

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About this coffee

Producer
Marcial Huanca | Finca Palmar

Region
Caranavi

Origin
Bolivia

Varietal
Java

Process
Washed

Harvest
2025

Produzent
Marcial Huanca | Finca Palmar

Region
Caranavi

Herkunftsland
Bolivien

Prozess
Gewaschen

Varietät
Java

Ernte
2025

Sweetness

Complexity

Acidity

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About the producer

Marcial Huanca | Finca Palmar

Marcial Huanca is a small-scale producer based in the community of 25 de Abril in the Caranavi growing region of Bolivia, and a member of Cooperative Mejillones. He is also a certified Q-grader and has judged at Cup of Excellence and Cup of Fair Trade competitions previously held in Bolivia, bringing a technical depth to his farming that goes well beyond the average smallholder. His focus on quality and his direct involvement in the specialty market have made Finca Palmar a reliable source of clean, expressive lots from one of South America's most promising coffee regions.

About the varietal

Java

Java is an Ethiopian landrace selection that travelled via Indonesia and Cameroon before reaching Central America, where it is now widely cultivated in specialty. Genetically, it is classified as an Ethiopian landrace type rather than a true Typica, despite early reports. The variety produces elongated, bronze-tipped beans and is prized for its disease tolerance and low input requirements. In the cup, Java delivers a refined, soft sweetness with delicate floral accents and a clean, gentle acidity — a quiet but well-defined profile that rewards careful washed processing.

Process

Washed

The washed process begins with selective picking of ripe cherries, which are then depulped to remove the outer skin. The beans ferment in water or dry for a controlled period to break down the remaining mucilage before being thoroughly washed and moved to drying beds. Drying typically takes one to two weeks, depending on conditions, with the beans turned regularly to ensure even moisture loss. The result is a clean, transparent cup where the character of the bean and the skill of the producer come through without interference from the fruit.