Edgy Joke

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