Colombia Linarco Rodriguez SL28 - Transparency Report
This transparency report shares the sourcing and pricing information behind our Colombia Linarco Rodriguez SL28 coffee. As part of Rumble Coffee's Transparency Project, we publish what we paid for every coffee we sell, as well as key information about the producer or producer group, farm, and the coffee itself.
About the Farm
Betania Farm sits within a collective of 117 smallholder producers in southern Huila, united by a shared commitment to quality and respect for the land. Together, they’ve built a collaborative model that champions traditional farming, chemical-free practices and full traceability. Shared infrastructure - from cupping labs to drying stations - allows every producer to elevate their coffee. Led by Don Linarco (“Don Lino”), this community blends deep knowledge with innovation, producing coffees that truly express Huila’s heritage.
About the SL28 Varietal
SL28 is one of our favourite varietals at Rumble, originally developed in Kenya and famed for its exceptional cup quality. Grown here in Huila, it expresses the variety in a new way while retaining its signature vibrancy. This lot was selectively hand-picked for high sugar content and naturally processed, beginning with 48 hours of anaerobic fermentation before slow drying on raised beds over 20-30 days. Careful turning ensures even drying and outstanding clarity in the cup.
Transparency and coffee pricing
Pricing Comparison
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We believe a sustainable coffee industry starts with producers being paid fair prices for our coffees. That's why, as part of our Transparency Project, we publish what we pay for every coffee we buy and compare those prices with key industry benchmarks, to help put the price paid for this coffee into context. In 2019, Rumble signed the Transparency Pledge alongside a growing number of roasters around the globe, committing us to greater transparency around coffee sourcing and pricing. Our aim is to offer our customers honest and transparent pricing information so that you can best understand where your money is going. You can learn more about how we source and pay for our coffees, and explore all of our Transparency Reports. |
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| WE PAID FOB ($USD/LB) |
WE PAID |
FARM GATE ($AUD/KG) |
MARKET PRICE ($AUD/KG) |
FAIRTRADE PRICE ($AUD/KG) |
| $11.35 | $36.25 | N/A | $11.87 | $12.53 |
Pricing Explained
FOB (Free on Board)
This is the FOB (Free On Board) price: the price paid to the exporter before international shipping, and which does not include shipping costs, weight loss (around 17%), storage and other charges. Ultimately, the FOB price represents the figure that stays in the coffee's country of origin, benefiting its producer, community, and beyond.
We publish FOB in both $USD/lb, the standard used for international coffee pricing, as well as $AUD/kg to make the price easier for Australian customers to understand.
Farm Gate Price
The Farm Gate price is the raw price paid directly to the producer, and paid in the local currency for parchment coffee. The coffee is then milled and sorted before being placed in bags, ready for shipping. In some cases, the Farm Gate price is marked as N/A. This is typically when we purchase the coffee through a co-op or a collective of producers.
Market Price
This is the global commodity coffee price at the time of purchase (known as the 'C Market') which is commonly used as a benchmark for coffee prices around the world.
Fairtrade Price
The Fairtrade price is the minimum set by Fairtrade International for certified coffee. It's a safety net when the market price is low, but it isn't designed to reward coffee producers for the quality of their coffee. We include it because it's a recognised industry benchmark, against which to compare the price that we paid.
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NAME: Linarco Rodriguez |
ORIGIN: Colombia |
HARVEST: 2026 |
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REGION: Huila |
PRODUCERS: Linarco Rodriguez |
RELATIONSHIP LENGTH: 1st Year |
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VARIETAL: SL28 |
ALTITUDE: 2000 MASL |
CUPPING SCORE: 87 |
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FARM: Betania Farm |
PROCESS: Natural |
LOT SIZE: 140kg |
