Huabal is a district within the Jaén province of Cajamarca and is one of our strongest areas for members and quality. Huabal has a huge amount of potential for quality coffee, but due to very poor infrastructure, many of the producers lack resources and knowledge to unlock that potential. Altitudes in the area range from 1200 to 2100 metres above sea level, but most of the producers we work with are above 1800 metres. Many producers in Huabal have been regenerating their farms with Catimores, which have been promoted by the government and multinational buyers. In some altitude ranges, Catimores have given great results and, with good management, can produce decent cup quality. However, at higher altitudes, they rarely produce much and the quality is poor. Now, with the premiums they are receiving for quality, more and more producers are replanting Caturra, Bourbon, and Catuai varieties, which, with good management and fertilisation, can yield higher and produce much better quality coffee. Huabal is made up of various villages, which are centres of coffee production, and each producer belongs to a village. Since Huabal spans a couple of mountains, the climate conditions and soils can vary considerably, with some areas having wet, humid conditions and red, African-like soils, while others are dry and hot. This diversity contributes to varied and delicious cup profiles and some very complex coffees.

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