About This Coffee
Bochica is part of our Sucafina Originals range, our line of consistent and affordable blends directly sourced from our vertically-integrated supply chain.
According to indigenous Muisca mythology, Bochica was the father of modern civilization. Described as bearded man who brought morals and laws to the people, Bochica also taught indigenous people agriculture, crafts and other trappings of civilization.
Every bag of Bochica purchased contributes to Sucafina’s sustainability projects in partner communities. Roasters are also invited to contribute an additional premium to develop community projects and support the producers in their supply chain.
Sustainability projects are just one of the many benefits of Bochica. Our focus on producer resilience and roaster success means that, like its namesake, our Colombia Bochica blend will bring order to your life. Our vertically integrated and whole-harvest sourcing makes our Bochica blend accessible and consistent.
Our Bochica blend is carefully sourced from our origin partners by our QC origin teams and is faithful to the traditional washed profile associated with Colombia: well-rounded, full body, chocolate and fruit-forward with bright acidity.
While you’re here, don’t forget to check out Bochica’s sister blend, Huitaca, which displays a reliably distinctive combination of body and bright acidity.
Harvest & Post-Harvest
Our Bochica is sourced from smallholders in Colombia's most famous coffee-growing regions. These farmers typically use the traditional Fully washed method of processing. Cherry is selectively handpicked and then pulped, usually on the farm. After pulping, coffee is fermented in tanks for 26 to 36 hours. Then, parchment is washed in clean water and laid on parabolic beds to sundry for up to 20 days. We pay a premium for sun-drying, and for overall quality, to help producers remain sustainable.
In addition to paying a premium for quality, Sucafina is also supporting communities through our sustainability programs. A premium from every bag of Bochica will go to support projects in partner communities.
Coffee in Colombia
Colombia has been producing and exporting coffee renowned for their full body, bright acidity and rich aftertaste, since the early 19th century.
Colombia boasts a wide range of climates and geographic conditions that, in turn, produce their own unique flavors in coffee. This also means that harvest times can vary quite a bit. In fact, between all its different regions, Colombia produces fresh crop nearly all year round.
The increasing focus on the specialty industry is changing the way traders and farmers do business. It is becoming more common for farmers to isolate the highest quality beans in their lots to market separately. These higher-quality lots are often sold under specific brands or stories.
Besides its wide variety of cup profiles, Colombia has quickly expanded its certification options over the past 10 years. The most common certifications available are Fairtrade, Rainforest Alliance, UTZ and Organic.