Beautiful Bolivia shows all the potential to be a great specialty arabica coffee producing country, but it lacks the infrastructure to refine the processing procedures and to transport the cherries across the land. Couple this with a history of poorly paid farmers, and it is no wonder why interest in Bolivian specialty coffee dropped. Project Origin has recognised the potential that exists here, and we are excited and ready to begin working together with these producers to create, refine and sell some extraordinary coffee from this landlocked South American country.
🌤️ Bolivia experienced more rain than expected this season, making harvest volume lower than usual and also delaying ripening and harvesting.
🌱 Volume expectations are lower than expected due to the weather patterns.
📦 We will be sourcing based on expressions of interest and keeping little, if any, Bolivian microlots in our inventory this season due to high demand and low volume available.
💰 Producers are expecting payment in advance to secure stock due to financial pressures.
🗓️ The following pricing guide refers to the 2023 crop.
🇺🇸 Please note all price indications are based on current market conditions as of 1st August 2023 with the NYC coffee market price at approximately US$1.65/lb.
✅ All prices will be reviewed at the time of sale or contracting.
💲Price range is based on volume contracted. Contracts of 80 bags or more will be at the lower price range. Talk to the sales team for specific quotes for your business.
Prices will vary based on variety, process, lot size, and cup quality for this origin.
🇦🇺 Australia Sales
87-88pt lots will be AU$50-100/kg.
89pt+ lots will be AU$150-160/kg.
🌍 International Sales
87-88pt lots will be US$40-75/kg.
89pt+ lots will be US$110-120/kg.
✉️ Samples will be limited. Lots selected by end of November and our experience with Bolivia is that lots are sold to clients expressing interest early, and choices are made based on Project Origin’s Sourcing team cupping notes and recommendations.
🚢 Shipping the 2023 harvest will be available from around February / March 2024.
International roasters will only be able to ship these lots from our Australian warehouse or select distributing partners.
🚢 Our shipment will be leaving Bolivia around December / January and is expected to arrive around February / March 2024.
✅ Always very popular, coffees often sell out fast from this origin. Express interest now so we can allocate some of what we shortlist to you once we make our selections.
📦 We will be sourcing based on expressions of interest and keeping little, if any, Bolivian microlots in our inventory this season due to high demand and low volume available.
🗓️ Forecasting months are from April to July 2024 for the 2024 harvest, and your 2025 needs.
Bolivia has one main harvesting period from May to September. Coffees will typically ship from each origin about 3-4 months after the harvest begins.
Bolivia
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which we work, the Ngunnawal people. We pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging.