MISSION:
Develop plans and projects in order to defend the interests and common needs of its members in the area of production and marketing of special coffee, to elevate the true development of the rural sector.
VISION:
By the year 2020, the association of Orquídea special coffee producers, from Planadas Tolima “ASOPROCAFEES” will produce high quality coffee, starting from coffee plantations duly technified, friendly to the environment; With national and international recognition, thanks to the efforts, dedication and work of the associates and their families.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Name: ASOCIACIÓN DE PRODUCTORES DE CAFÉ ESPECIAL LA ORQUÍDEA
Location: Planadas – Tolima
Type of Producer: Producer Association
Members: 35
Certifications: Organic (NOP-CE-JAS) – Fair Trade (FLO)

Date of Incorporation: December 2014

Main Projects: Consolidation of certification processes, Business strengthening of the association at financial and administrative level

Beginning of Commercial Relationship: 2015

PRODUCTION
Main Crop: May – August

Mid Crop: October – January

Annual Production: 655.000 Kg parchment

Varieties: Caturra, Colombia, Típica, Castillo

Altitude: 1400 – 2000 m.a.s.l.

Temperature: 16 – 24ºC

Process: Washed

Drying Process: Sun dried

CUP PROFILE
Fragrance/Aroma: Sweet, fruity

Aftertaste: Clean, prolonged

Sweetness: Panela

Acidity: Citric, Brilliant

Body: Medium, juicy

Balance: Balanced