PHILIPPINES – HARANA
A single trinitario variety known as Brazilian criollo is grown in the Davao region by a carefully selected group of farmers who commit to quality. Auro supports and strictly supervisies post-harvesting in central fermentation centers, resulting in a complex and balanced flavour profile comprised of floral, fruity and vegetal notes.
Location
- Region: Davao Region, Mindanao, South Philippines
- Organisation / Farm: Local social enterprise sourcing from individual farmers and cooperatives
Quality
- Variety: Single variety Trinitario hybrid, known as Brazilian Criollo
- Flavour: Floral fragrances with freshness of mint, floral notes of orange blossoms, sweet and fruity hints of bergamot, red berries, and a balsamic vegetal undertone.
- Fermentation: Centrally fermented, for 5 days
- Drying: 8 to 10 days on covered drying beds
Certification
Transition towards organic farming; certification under process
Supply Chain
100% traceable supply chain. Wet beans are sourced directly from individual farms and processed in a central post-harvesting facility. Beans are packed in 50 kg polypropylene bags and transported to the port of Davao.
People
8 farmers and their families benefit from increased and diversified income due to higher prices and continuous technical support.
Forest & Nature
Promoting intercropping, agroforestry and organic farming, which helps to increase biodiversity and protection of remaining forest fragments. Mount Apo National Park is close to the farms.
