Colombia | Quindio, Jairo Arcila, Washed (co-fermented With Cherries And Wine Yeast)

Summary

This coffee from Quindío, Colombia, is produced by Jairo Arcila, a third-generation coffee grower. The Castillo variety is grown at 1450–1500 meters. The processing involves hand-picking ripe cherries, then dry anaerobic fermentation for 48 hours with added cherries and wine yeast, followed by washing and drying on raised beds. The cup is characterized by notes of maraschino cherries, raspberries, brownie, and rose lemonade.

Details

Format

Bean

Roast profile

Filter

Decaffeinated

No

Cupping score

88

Producer

Jairo Arcila

Altitude

1450 - 1500 m.a.s.l

Variety

Castillo

Notes

Raspberry, Lemon, Brownie, Cherry

The roaster

Rocket Bean Roastery

Based in Riga, Latvia, Rocket Bean Roastery has been obsessing over specialty coffee for over 18 years. They're a bigger player—self-described as the fastest-g…