Café d'Éole - Tasting Notes #1 Origin & Journey
The Arhuaco community
In the heart of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta (Colombia), the indigenous Arhuaco community cultivates coffee as a spiritual and collective act.
Their coffee is produced using organic farming methods , under shade, in a fair trade model that reflects their autonomy and their sacred vision of the Earth.
➡️ 350 families cultivate coffee, cocoa and panela (cane sugar) between 750 and 1,600 m altitude .
➡️ Each grain is harvested by hand , guaranteeing a demanding selection process.
➡️ Families work autonomously, but daily mutual support is at the heart of their organization.
"The mountain is our mother, and coffee its sacred fruit." — Arhuaco Producer
The transatlantic voyage
From Santa Marta to La Rochelle, this coffee traveled 7,000 km across the Atlantic, carried by the trade winds.
He traveled aboard the IDE MIN , a unique cargo sailboat:
- 1957 topsail schooner (40 m long).
- Loading capacity: 50 tonnes.
- Crew: 12 professional sailors and trainees.
Each crossing embodies decarbonized logistics and a human adventure , connecting producers in the Sierra to lovers of exceptional coffee in Europe.
"At sea, a good cup of coffee is the only luxury that can withstand the swell." — Sailor on board
Specialty coffee: quality and character
Café d'Éole, produced by the Seynekun cooperative, is distinguished by:
- Dominant aromas : floral, woody, sweet bitterness.
- Altitude & terroir : cultivation between 750 and 1,600 m.
- Hand-harvested : selective sorting to preserve the best grains.
💡 Q-Grade: 84.5/100 (balance, clean aromas, sweetness, complexity on the palate)
Sustainable & Fair
- Sail transport → up to 97% of emissions avoided compared to airplanes.
- Short supply chain : delivery in returnable buckets = zero waste.
- Fair trade : a significant portion of the revenue goes directly to the Arhuaco producers.
Aromatic profile
Dominant aromas:
• white flowers, sweet cocoa, light woody notes
Secondary aromas:
• Fresh hazelnut, light caramel, hint of citrus on the finish
Body :
• Silky and lightweight, soft, enveloping texture
Acidity:
• Mild, balanced acidity, light lemony freshness
Bitterness:
• fine, controlled, without harshness or astringency
Final:
• Clean and harmonious, medium length, with a touch of cocoa and sweet spices
Roasting:
• Medium/monk's robe, to preserve the floral freshness and cocoa
The origin and the journey
This coffee comes from the highlands of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, hand-picked by the producers of Seynekun.
It reached France aboard a cargo sailboat, transported exclusively by sail, before being roasted locally in small batches.
Playlist Café d’Éole
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