{"id":121,"date":"2026-07-05T11:17:08","date_gmt":"2026-07-05T09:17:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lamaison-soleil.com\/cooperative-route-dantananarivo\/"},"modified":"2026-07-05T11:17:08","modified_gmt":"2026-07-05T09:17:08","slug":"cooperative-route-dantananarivo","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lamaison-soleil.com\/en\/cooperative-route-dantananarivo\/","title":{"rendered":"Route d’Antananarivo \u2014 Madagascar"},"content":{"rendered":"
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On the Analamanga highlands, at 1,300\u20131,600 metres above sea level, a former teacher and 95 producers grow coffee the way you nurture a bond: small, attentive, lasting.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The cooperative<\/h2>\n

Route du Caf\u00e9 d’Antananarivo<\/strong> \u2014 which we simply call Route d’Antananarivo<\/strong> on our labels \u2014 was created in 2013 in the Analamanga region, on the doorstep of the Malagasy capital. It is a deliberately small structure: 95 producers<\/strong> only, kept at a human scale to preserve the quality of relationships and the traceability of every lot.<\/p>\n

The cooperative has been led since 2016 by Hanitra Razafindrabe<\/strong>. Before turning to cooperative management, she was a teacher. That dual culture \u2014 educational and agricultural \u2014 shows in the way she supports the producers: training, awareness of good practices, harvest planning. She also runs a small reforestation programme tied to the coffee plots, in a region where protecting watersheds is essential.<\/p>\n

The terroir<\/h2>\n
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  • Region<\/strong> : central highlands, Analamanga<\/li>\n
  • Altitude<\/strong> : 1,300 to 1,600 m<\/li>\n
  • Varieties<\/strong> : Catua\u00ed arabica, with a few historic plots of old robusta for blending<\/li>\n
  • Process<\/strong> : washed<\/li>\n
  • Number of producers<\/strong> : 95<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    The Malagasy highlands enjoy a temperate climate, with cool nights that slow ripening. Catua\u00ed develops a lively fruity profile here, between exotic fruits and citrus. The old robusta plots, preserved for their heritage value, can go into small lots destined for our bolder blends.<\/p>\n

    The coffee’s journey<\/h2>\n

    The main harvest runs from June to September. The cherries are washed, fermented and dried with methodical rigour. The washed process<\/strong> highlights the clarity and vibrancy of the Catua\u00ed.<\/p>\n

    From the port of Toamasina, the coffee sets sail for Marseille. The journey is long, but the lot arrives in excellent condition thanks to careful preparation. Thomas Reinach applies a light roast<\/strong>, to preserve the fruity, tangy notes that are this origin’s signature.<\/p>\n

    Our partnership<\/h2>\n

    Route du Caf\u00e9 d’Antananarivo is our most recent partner. The contract, signed in 2024, is still in its pilot phase: a one-year, renewable agreement, ahead of a planned move to a multi-year contract in 2026 if 2025 volumes and quality are confirmed.<\/p>\n

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    • Partner since<\/strong> : 2024<\/li>\n
    • 2025 volume<\/strong> : 6 tonnes<\/li>\n
    • Status<\/strong> : pilot contract, move to multi-year planned for 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Despite its recent arrival, this origin has become a favourite among Prestige subscribers and a cornerstone of the campaign Direct Trade Africa<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

      In the cup<\/h2>\n

      The Madagascar \u2014 Route d’Antananarivo<\/strong> is a sun-drenched, fruity, almost juicy coffee. It shines as filter or cold brew.<\/p>\n

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      • Tasting notes<\/strong> : lychee, lime, green mango<\/li>\n
      • Intensity<\/strong> : 3 \/ 10<\/li>\n
      • Roast<\/strong> : light<\/li>\n
      • Certifications<\/strong> : direct trade, organic<\/li>\n
      • Available formats<\/strong> : 250 g and 1 kg (whole bean)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        A coffee that smells of summer, even in the depths of winter.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

        Sur les hautes terres d’Analamanga, \u00e0 1 300-1 600 m\u00e8tres d’altitude, une ancienne enseignante et 95 producteurs cultivent le caf\u00e9 comme on cultive un lien : petit, attentif, durable. La coop\u00e9rative Route du Caf\u00e9 d’Antananarivo \u2014 que nous nommons simplement Route d’Antananarivo sur nos \u00e9tiquettes \u2014 a \u00e9t\u00e9 cr\u00e9\u00e9e en 2013 dans la r\u00e9gion d’Analamanga, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-121","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"blocksy_meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lamaison-soleil.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/121","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lamaison-soleil.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lamaison-soleil.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lamaison-soleil.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lamaison-soleil.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=121"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/lamaison-soleil.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/121\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lamaison-soleil.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=121"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}