Pinarica is the first single-origin coffee from Cuba’s Pinar del Río Province.
It is washed 100% Arabica, grown beneath native shade trees on small farms using traditional methods.
Shade-grown cultivation plays an essential role in both the sustainability and the quality of Pinarica coffee.
The shade moderates temperature, protects the soil structure, reduces water loss and supports biodiversity.
Under the dappled shade of trees, the coffee cherries develop and ripen more slowly. This gives Pinarica its natural sweetness and complexity rarely found as most coffee is now grown in full sun to allow for more intensive planting and rapid harvest cycles.
We work directly with farming communities in Pinar del Río, developing reforestation projects to ensure the long-term resilience of the Cuban forest as well as the coffee crop.
Sustainable practices also improve consistency and availability of coffee for local consumption in Cuba, while allowing us to share selected lots beyond the island.
Photos: Some of the team involved in clearing fallen trees after the last hurricane
