In the heart of the Dominican Republic’s Cibao region lies a tribute to the Taino Indigenous peoples—Manabao Coffee. Its very name, “Manabao,” whispers the story of the land, a Taino term that embraces the essence of the Cordillera Mountain Range where rivers are born. Nestled within these lofty peaks, amidst the source of the Yaque del Norte river, thrives Manabao coffee.

These lush high valleys cradle small family-owned farms, where the art of cultivation mirrors that of the Taino. Here, the Cibao Alura Bean flourishes, an exclusive varietal of the cherished Arabica bean, a treasure unique not merely to the Dominican Republic but to the very embrace of the Cordillera near the serene village of Manabao.

Picture it—a tiny hamlet beneath the majestic shadow of Pico Duarte, the Caribbean’s loftiest peak at 10,174 feet. Here, a symphony of cultures converges as generations of farmers, and wanderers from across the globe gather to share in the splendor of the Cibao’s lofty terrain and the allure of Manabao’s rich heritage.

The Cibao Altura Coffee bean holds a complex menu of flavors that start to develop the moment that the trees take root in the soil. It draws flavors from the crops that were planted in the soil in the past, the cacao trees nearby and from the fruits that are grown in these tropical mountains. The skill and artistry of the roaster is bringing forth these flavors hidden within the beans.