From pickers and growers to baristas and roasters. Women are involved in all stages of the coffee supply chain. Their role is indispensable, yet they still face challenges and inequalities that hinder their potential, well-being and development. What are the biggest challenges facing women in the coffee industry? And how do we at La Bohème Café try to support these coffee heroines?

At La Bohème Café, we have strict criteria for selecting partners. And the La Bolsa farm is the best example of this. Our paths crossed in 2014, when Charles first met the current owner, Renardo Ovalle Vides. Family tradition, exceptional quality, respect for nature and a strong community were exactly the aspects why we started the collaboration. What makes this farm unique? And what did our QC Jake have to go through to get a look there?

Our first meeting with farmer Linarco took place during our trip to Colombia. We regularly travelled abroad to pick up coffee at the place of origin and Colombia absolutely charmed us. The combinations that make up Colombian coffee in a cup are simply unique.