Altura Oro
Altura Oro was born from a deep passion for authentic products and a love for the exceptional terroir of a remote mountainous region in Venezuela. Founded by a dedicated team passionate about craftsmanship and environmental stewardship, the brand set out from the start to produce rare, premium-quality coffee, cocoa, and tea.
SELECTION COFFEE
Altura Oro & the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA):
Altura Oro proudly holds official membership with the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) under the number MEM-97487-1, a testament to our dedication to international standards of quality and ethics. Renowned for its pivotal role in advancing specialty coffee worldwide, the SCA unites passionate pioneers who redefine excellence—from farm to cup.
This membership embodies our unwavering pursuit of perfection: from natural farming practices in Venezuela’s mountains to the impeccable traceability of every harvest. It validates our rigorous approach, aligned with the SCA’s stringent criteria for sustainability, exceptional aromatic profiles, and respect for local communities.
For Altura Oro, the number MEM-97487-1 is more than an identifier—it’s a promise. A promise of coffee, cocoa, and tea that transcend the ordinary, elevated by golden altitude and uncompromising ethics.
Altura Oro our activities
Our Coffee Selection Activity
At Altura Oro, we are passionate about consistently pursuing excellence. We explore the world’s finest coffee-growing regions to select exceptional beans cultivated by producers who respect both the land and the people.
All our coffees come from entirely manual harvests, carried out without any pesticides or chemical products, ensuring optimal purity and quality.
Chinese Tea Selection Activity
At Altura Oro, our commitment to quality extends to our meticulous selection of teas from China’s most prestigious tea-producing regions. We source exceptional teas cultivated traditionally by producers dedicated to natural and sustainable agriculture.
Our teas are exclusively harvested by hand, without the use of pesticides or chemical fertilizers, ensuring unmatched purity and a refined taste experience.
Cacao Selection Activity
Altura Oro is deeply dedicated to sourcing and selecting the finest cacao beans from renowned regions in Venezuela and Brazil. Our carefully curated selection process prioritizes quality, sustainability, and ethical sourcing.
All cacao beans are harvested entirely by hand, cultivated naturally without pesticides or chemical fertilizers, ensuring unparalleled purity, flavor intensity, and environmental responsibility.
Craft and Community
Nestled in the heart of Venezuela’s untamed mountains, Altura Oro is more than a brand—it’s a testament to the harmony between earth and humanity. Born from a fervent dedication to authenticity, our story begins at 1,800 meters above sea level, where the Caribbean’s breath mingles with volcanic soils to create a microclimate unlike any other. Here, under mist-kissed canopies and sun-dappled slopes, we cultivate coffee, cocoa, and tea that embody the soul of this rare terroir.
The Land Whispers Excellence
Our crops thrive in nature’s embrace, nurtured by mineral-rich soils and balmy tropical winds. Eschewing artificial intervention, we honor ancestral farming traditions—no irrigation, no chemicals—only the rhythm of the seasons. This commitment preserves the ecosystem and yields beans and leaves with explosive aromas and unrivaled depth, a secret whispered by the mountains themselves.
Certificate
Prestigious rating
This certificate confirms that Altura Oro coffee has received a cupping score of 85+, according to the standards set by the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA).
This prestigious rating, reserved for what is officially classified as “specialty coffee,” acknowledges exceptional quality in aroma, flavor, balance, and complexity. The score reflects a rigorous evaluation of sweetness, acidity, cleanliness, mouthfeel, and the uniqueness of the origin.
Grown at high altitude on rich volcanic soil in Venezuela, and hand-harvested using traditional methods, Altura Oro embodies the highest standards of artisanal excellence. This certification is a testament to the brand’s dedication to quality, sustainability, and craftsmanship.
GS1 Partner
GS1 is a global, non-profit organization that develops and maintains the most widely used supply chain standards in the world — including barcodes, GTINs (Global Trade Item Numbers), and product traceability systems.
By being an official GS1 partner, Altura Oro ensures that each of its products is uniquely and reliably identified using internationally recognized codes. This guarantees authenticity, transparency, and seamless integration into retail and logistics systems across the globe.
GS1 standards are used by over 2 million companies in more than 150 countries to enhance product visibility, prevent counterfeiting, and streamline trade.
Fair Trade
At Altura Oro, fair trade is more than a label — it’s a promise. In the remote highlands of Venezuela, where our coffee, cocoa, and tea are cultivated, we’ve built lasting partnerships with local farming communities based on trust, transparency, and respect.
We ensure that all our producers receive fair and stable prices, well above market rates, allowing them to invest in their land, their families, and their future. Beyond financial fairness, we support safe working conditions, equal opportunities, and training programs focused on sustainable agriculture and artisanal techniques.
Every bag of Altura Oro reflects this commitment — not only to exceptional quality, but to a model of production that uplifts people, protects ecosystems, and respects the rhythm of nature.
By choosing Altura Oro, you support a truly ethical and human-centered way of growing excellence.
Quality Charter
At Altura Oro, purity is non-negotiable. From soil to cup, we follow a strict Quality Charter that guarantees total transparency and natural excellence.
All our coffee, cocoa, and tea are grown without any pesticides, chemical fertilizers, or synthetic treatments. Our farmers rely on traditional knowledge, natural composting, and companion planting to protect crops and enrich the soil. This results in products that are clean, safe, and full of authentic flavor — just as nature intended.
Each batch is carefully handpicked and processed without industrial additives or artificial enhancers. Our commitment goes beyond quality; it’s about respecting life, preserving biodiversity, and offering you a product in its purest, most honest form.
Altura Oro: cultivated with care, untouched by chemicals.