Colombia Shady & Elias Bayter Candy Blast (watermelon Co-fermented)

OriginColombia

Roast levelMedium

ProcessAnaerobic, Co-Fermentation, Honey, Yeast Fermentation

Summary

A single origin co-fermented coffee from Colombia, produced by Shady & Elias Bayter from partner farms across Huila, Tolima and Caldas, processed at El Vergel Estate in Fresno, Tolima. Varieties Caturra and Colombia, grown at 1750 MASL. Cherries undergo a 48-hour anaerobic pre-fermentation, then fermentation with yeasts and red cherry flavours enriched with sugarcane over five days, followed by honey-style drying on raised beds and mechanical silos. Tastes of watermelon candy — super sweet and candy-like.

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Brew guide

Espresso

Coffee in: 20 g
Coffee out: 45 g
Time: 30 s
Temperature: 93.5°C

Pressure: 9 Bar, Basket: 22G VST

Origami

Coffee in: 15 g
Water: 225 g
Time: 2:30
Temperature: 91°C

Grind: EK43 - 14

Number of Pours: 4

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Details

Format: Bean
Roast profile: Omniroast
Decaffeinated: No
Price
Region: Tolima, Fresno
Producer: Shady & Elias Bayter
Altitude: 1750 m.a.s.l
Variety: Colombia, Caturra
Notes: Watermelon

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