Café Apolo - Bolivia 2007 Verified listing

Cafe Apolo Angel Pamuri’s coffee farm is located at 1070 meters above sea level. Originally from Apolo, Angel has become a leading coffee grower in the region. He explained that he started growing coffee at a young age, helping his parents with their coffee farm. With enthusiasm, Angel tells how this is the first time he has participated in the Cup of Excellence competition. “I am very happy to have participated and to have won. This is the first time I have participated in something like this and with this motivation I am going to keep expanding my production for the benefit of our community, Apolo, my family, and my fellow coffee growers.” Thanks to the Cup of Excellence and the money he will earn at auction, Angel will be able to increase his production and invest in the education and health of his four children, and in this way improve his current quality of life.

Environmental Care

Angel’s farm is located within the Integrated Management Area of the Madidi National Park. The coffee plants are fertilized organically with coffee pulp and the farm is richly forested, housing a great diversity of animal and plant life.  Other Statistics:
Type of Soil: Franc Clay
Average Annual Rainfall: 1,700 mm
Type of Shade: Inga edulis sp. Weeding: Twice per year Pruning: Sanitary and rehabilitative Production practices: Organic pest control using Bauveria bassiana, and complete harvest.