Pinarica, the first single-origin coffee from Cuba’s Pinar del Río Province is washed 100% Arabica grown beneath native shade trees on small farms using traditional, low-impact methods.
Shade-grown cultivation plays an essential role in both quality and sustainability – moderating temperature, protecting soil structure, reducing water use and supporting biodiversity. These conditions also allow the coffee cherries to ripen slowly, allowing better clarity and complexity in the bean.
Pinarica works directly with farming communities in Pinar del Río, developing reforestation projects to strengthen long-term crop resilience.
Sustainable practices also improve consistency and availability of coffee for local consumption in Cuba, while allowing us to share selected lots beyond the island.
Hand-harvested in micro-lots and washed locally, this coffee offers low acidity, natural sweetness, and a medium-dark roast, preserving the region’s terroir.
Grown alongside Cuba’s most renowned plantations, this coffee has been enjoyed for generations by farming families whose careful management of the land has also produced the world’s finest cigars.
