How does it taste?
Dark chocolate, dried apricots and a gentle caramel finish. The medium-light roast lets the beans’ natural sweetness shine — this coffee is superb on its own or with milk, and suits filter, French press and moka pot alike.
What makes it different?
The cherries are picked by hand by the family of grower Jaider Izquierdo, just once a year and only when perfectly ripe — from the first seed to the roast, entirely without chemicals. To the Arhuacos, everything is alive and deserves respect: every ant, the water, every stone and leaf. That is why each harvest opens with a traditional ritual.
The story in a nutshell
After the Spanish arrived, the Arhuacos had to abandon their homes and spent four centuries quietly surviving in the cold mountains of the Sierra Nevada. Today they are returning to the land of their ancestors — and this coffee is helping them do it. We are not middlemen: the growers’ families are our direct trading partners, and every pack sold contributes to buying their land back. Read the full story below ↓
Details
| Type | 100% Arabica, Typica variety |
|---|---|
| Origin | Nabusimake, Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia |
| Altitude | 1,800 m above sea level |
| Processing | washed |
| Roast | medium-light (Röstwerkstatt roastery) |
| Certification | certified organic |
| Producer | the family of Jaider Izquierdo, Arhuaco tribe |
Café Arhuacos Coffee Beans – Organic 100% Arabica from Colombia
€13,95
When I take, I must also give.
We import our coffee beans directly from the indigenous communities of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta – from the sacred place of Nabusimake, which in the Iku language means “the place where the sun was born”. For centuries the Arhuacos were driven from their land. We want them to be able to return to it: in 2020, proceeds from our sales helped buy back 20 hectares of land in the Birwa area, where the community now grows its own coffee, avocados and bananas – without fear of being displaced again.
We have no wish to create a living museum. We want the Arhuaco tribe to look after its own land and future itself.
Ywawika — the Heart of the World
The Arhuacos call the mountains of the Sierra Nevada Ywawika — the Heart of the World. For hundreds of years they have lived in perfect harmony with nature, and their mission is to care for this heart. Every cup of Café Arhuacos helps them carry on.
Why our coffee matters
Certified organic
The beans are one hundred percent organic, harvested once a year with the greatest possible respect for nature – no chemicals, no artificial sprays.
Direct trade, no middlemen
We import our coffee straight from grower families in the Sierra Nevada, such as Jaider Izquierdo’s – no middlemen, no wholesale warehouses.
Coffee that gives land back
With every pack sold we contribute to buying back ancestral land in the Sierra Nevada. In 2020 the Arhuaco community regained 20 hectares in the Birwa area — and we’re not stopping there.
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How to brew it at home
A medium-light roast that works with all three methods — just get the grind and ratio right.
Frequently asked questions
What grind size should I choose for my coffee?
Our 100% Arabica Typica suits filter coffee (medium grind), French press (coarser grind) and moka pot (finer grind). Always grind the beans fresh, just before brewing.
What does Arhuacos coffee taste like?
Fall in love with distinctive notes of dark chocolate, dried apricots and caramel – wonderful on its own or with milk.
How should I store coffee beans?
Keep the beans in an airtight container in a dry, dark place, away from direct sunlight and moisture. They are at their best within a few weeks of opening the pack.
Where does the coffee come from and who harvests it?
The coffee comes from the sacred place of Nabusimake in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountains of Colombia. It is harvested by the family of Jaider Izquierdo, a local grower and teacher, and is certified organic.
Is the coffee certified organic or Fairtrade?
The beans carry organic certification (organically grown, no chemicals). It is not officially certified by Fairtrade International – our model is direct purchase from the growers with no middlemen, run by the Arhuacos Foundation.
Where does the money from coffee sales go?
We buy the coffee directly from grower families at fair prices, and part of the proceeds contributes to buying back ancestral land in the Sierra Nevada. In 2020 this helped the Arhuaco community regain 20 hectares in the Birwa area.
Do you offer a coffee subscription?
When the subscription is available, you’ll find a “Subscribe & save” option next to the “Add to cart” button, where you choose your delivery frequency. You can cancel the subscription at any time.
How long does delivery take?
We dispatch orders from the Czech Republic (EU) within 1–2 business days of confirmation; delivery time then depends on your destination.
How does the coffee subscription work?
Choose delivery every 2 or 4 weeks and enjoy a permanent 15% discount. We send your coffee automatically, always freshly roasted. You can skip a delivery or cancel your subscription at any time in your account — no commitment.