Yulissa Chambi
Farm Yulissa Chambi Farm
Region Caranavi, Yungas, Bolivia
Process Organic Anaerobic Washed
Altitude 1,550-1,750 masl
Varieties Caturra, Catuai
Yulissa Chambi is a young and accomplished Bolivian coffee producer whose coffees have become highly sought after in Bolivia’s specialty coffee scene. After decades of neglect, her family farm was revitalized and now produces some of the most expressive washed coffees in South America. Alongside her work as a producer, Yulissa became Bolivia’s National Aeropress Champion and an influential barista. Her careful use of anaerobic fermentation subtly enhances the botanical and fruit-forward character of her fully washed coffees without overpowering their clarity. This lot is lightly creamy with tropical fruit sweetness, balanced florals ranging from jasmine to juniper, and vibrant red fruit notes layered with complex brown sugar sweetness.
Yulissa Chambi
In the 1980s, Yulissa’s family purchased a 20-hectare property in the Yungas region near Caranavi, Bolivia. Five years later, they planted 4 hectares of coffee, but declining coffee prices and lack of investment in Bolivia’s coffee sector made production difficult, and over time the farm was largely neglected. In 2019, Yulissa’s generation decided to renovate the farm as Bolivia’s specialty coffee scene began to grow. Between 2019 and 2021, the original coffee fields were replanted and expanded to 7 hectares. Yulissa dedicated herself to producing high-quality coffee while also learning roasting, milling, and barismo. Today, the farm is managed with the help of extended family and neighbors, with additional pickers hired during harvest season.
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