What makes our location unique?
Draped in a coffee haven, we are located in the Polo/Barahona mountain sanctuary of Dominican Republic
A sweet spot of farms at an altitude averaging 3,000 feet above sea level, we benefit from a microclimate that enjoys plentiful, even rainfall resulting in large bean sizes indicating an extended growth cycle whose sole purpose is to reward you in your cup!
All our farms have an ocean side view receiving the moisture from clouds pushed up the valley to replenish the soil with liquid sustenance. The aroma of our healthy soil and cool breezes soothes and relaxes as you wander our fields of blooming coffee cherries. Our fertile soil influences the flavor profile of each farm. From nutty and chocolate to citrus and fruity, we are known to have a low acidic mouth feel, that is smooth, rich and drinkable for all occasions.
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We are the source!
We don't source our coffee, we are the coffee farms! In 2017 we researched how to process natural coffee. We visited other farmers, the department of agriculture for coffee in Dominican Republic, and roasters. In 2018 we processed our coffee grown by local farmers and sent it off testing and received a grade specialty coffee 84-88%. We started a co-operative with a team of Pastors who are also coffee farmers located in La Malanga, Barahona in Dominican Republic.
At the end of 2019 we bought our first coffee farm and have planted 11,000 coffee trees as we continue to pay our family of farmers for coffee from our co-op. In total we farm over 55,000 coffee trees.
Our co-op of coffee famers currently consist of Pastor Nancy, her son Franklin, Pastor Oleini, and Pastor Jean-Roussel
We finally exported our first shipment of coffee in 2019. As of January 2023, we have produced over 10,000 lbs of coffee and have the potential to produce 50,000 lbs this year.
Dominican Republic, like many coffee producing countries, was devastated by 'leaf rust' disease. The year we purchased our farm, Dominican Republic dropped from producing 95% of its own coffee consumption to just 5%. Through our efforts, we have increased the income of farmers which has facilitated restoration of farms, families, and stimulated economy.
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Pastora Nancy
Almost anyone who visits La Malanga finds their way to Pastora Nancy’s house. Her legendary and powerful connection to God results in visitors from all over the globe. Her coffee was rated the highest of our natural coffees and yet their poverty is evident. When asked what does she need, she responds, “We are poor, BUT we have the Holy Spirit.” Such humility.
The coffee trees on Pastora Nancy's farm grow among historical citrus fruit trees, imparting naturally smooth, citrus, and fruity notes to her coffee beans.
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Pastor Oleini
From the moment you are greeted by Pastor Oleini's smile, you realize how people are drawn to his warm personality. although an arm amputee, his hard work ethic and knowledge of coffee is sought out by many. Constantly wearing a smile, his laid back, slow talking demeanor welcomes a warm conversation as you try to keep up with him walking through the mountain. He freely shares his wisdom, and his welcoming persona is reflected in producing the most beautiful coffee.
Pastor Oleini's farm grows among his cocoa trees contributing to it's nutty, chocolate overtones infusing richness in every cup.
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Franklin "Rubio"
Franklin, known as “Rubio,” the son of Pastora Nancy. At 28 years old he purchased his farm in 2020 and planted 12,000 coffee trees. He is a third generation coffee farmer and continues to work his farm independently. This is quite the accomplishment despite surviving two brain tumors and continuing to battle his third tumor.
Franklin's newly planted coffee trees produces a clean and crisp cup of brew that is well balanced and bright.
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Pastor Jean-Roussel
Jean-Roussel (Yansol) is the heart of Molior Coffee. His efforts not only resulted in a rating of the best managed farm in the area, he is celebrated as a vital conduit for the community of La Malanga. Yansol has a servants heart and gives effortlessly to so many.
Molior's coffee is the newest farm to produce crop and is influenced by historic fruit trees which impart sweet expressions into the soil extracted by each cherry we pick and bean we provide you.
