Finca La Llama is owned by the Rodríguez family as part of the Fincas Los Rodríguez project.
Finca La Llama is owned by the Rodríguez family as part of the Fincas Los Rodríguez project.
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After an ambitious renovation of the farm which included the removal of a lot of unproductive trees and a reorganization of the planting plan, the Rodríguez family now grow Java, Gesha, SL28 and Etiosar at Finca La Llama. During our last buying trip we selected the Java variety for its spice notes and tropical fruit flavours. This variety was first planted at La Llama in 2015. During the harvest, the Java cherry is left on the tree until the very peak of its ripeness – this is measured by a Brix refractometer, which measures the dissolved sugar percentage in the juice of the cherry. It is risky to leave harvesting the fruit so late, any sign of rain can jeopardise the crop causing the fruit to fall from the trees. The family take the chance as the coffee shows its full potential at this level. We wrote more about the family’s varietal selection on their farms in the August 2025 newsletter.
- Process
- Natural Process
- Varietal
- Java
- Region
- Villa Rosario, Caranavi
Grind Guide
Cafetière
A coarse grind also suitable for cold brew. We use the word cafetière, but this can also be referred to as a French press, plunger or press pot.
Aeropress slow
Suitable for making a long, filter style coffee, often brewed for a few minutes. Similar to our paper filter setting.
Filter
This is suitable for our paper filters and ceramic or plastic cones, along with other brands such as V60, Clever dripper and Melitta.
Stovetop
This is an espresso style grind suitable for use in hob top espresso pots such as a Bialetti or Grunwerg. Sometimes referred to as a moka pot.
Aeropress fast
This is also an espresso style grind ideal for brewing a short, concentrated, espresso style coffee in an Aeropress.
Domestic espresso
A fine grind for using in your home espresso machine. Grind requirements will vary depending on brand and model, but this setting aims to work for the majority of home setups.
Whole beans
For use in your home grinder!