Producer and Region

Jhoan Vergara produces this lot at Finca Las Flores in Acevedo, Huila, Colombia. The farm, situated at 1,750 meters above sea level, is known for its innovative approach to processing and variety selection. The Java variety  originates from Ethiopia, and later spread to Java in Indonesia. It is long and elegantly shaped and known for its floral, herbal and elegant flavour profile.  

Cultivation and Processing

Cherries are carefully selected and sorted by density. Processing starts with 24 hours of oxidation, followed by 60 hours of anaerobic fermentation and 36 hours submerged at 30-32°C with microorganisms from the same variety.

Fermentation is halted with hot water quenching (50°C) to stabilize the profile. The coffee is then dried in a sealed dehumidifier to 18% moisture.

Next, the Java Simultaneous Depulping method is applied. Semi-dried natural cherries are combined with fresh washed cherries and depulped together. A final 40-hour fermentation follows before a slow, controlled drying process brings the coffee to an optimal 11.5% moisture.

Flavour

Expect a very complex and flavourdense cup with a medium intense candy-like sweetness, a medium plus acidity like sour cherries and flavours like Candied Banana, Ripe Mango, and a pleasant herbal undertone.