The very first Bolivian coffee beans we’ve had the pleasure of trying, and it’s a real treat: Full-bodied mouthfeel matched perfectly with creamy chocolate, hazelnut and vanilla sweetness that finds balance from a light citrus finish. This coffee, roasted by Dark Woods in Yorkshire, comes from female farmers who are members of the Union ProAgro co-operative in Bolivia’s Caranavi valley. The co-operative, alongside social justice org Café Femenino, have helped the women of Bolivia’s remote farms gain legal recognition of land ownership while also sponsoring projects in healthcare, education and infrastructure. Initiatives like these allow for transparent trading, better quality coffee and give isolated origins like Bolivia access to fair prices of the specialty export market.

These beans are versatile enough to shine with both espresso and filter styles.