Coffee category: Bright
Process: Co-fermented with Fruits
What to expect: This is the first coffee that we have purchased that has undergone some kind of co-fermentation process. This non traditional method of adding ingredients during the fermentation process has been gaining traction over the last couple of years as farmers continue to experiment with ways of processing coffee at the farm level. This coffee is experimental and is for those who enjoy bright and fruity options as the flavour notes are exactly how it is described.... endless Strawberries!
Producer: Brayan Alvear
Region: Huila
Altitude: 1,400 - 1,600m above sea level
Varietals: Castillo, Caturra, Colombia
HISTORY
Brayan, a proud native of Acevedo, Huila, Colombia, is here to spill the beans on his coffee-filled tale. Nestled in the heart of San Adolfo, a bustling coffee farm, Brayan's roots run deep in this caffeine-rich soil. It's like the land itself whispered its secrets to him, shaping his destiny. From a young age, Brayan soaked up coffee wisdom like a sponge, thanks to his pops' after-school lessons. Little did he know, those coffee chats would ignite a fire within him. Now, alongside 60 like-minded souls (including his own kin), Brayan's on a quest to share their prized coffee cherries with the world. It's no easy feat, but they're up for the challenge. And that's where the magic happens – with a little help from Forest and the Ancla processing facility, Brayan's beans get the royal treatment, resulting in flavor profiles that'll knock your socks off. His dream? Simple yet mighty: to spread the rich, bold taste of San Adolfo Huila's finest brews far and wide. So keep those mugs ready, folks – Brayan's brewing up something special!
PROCESS DESCRIPTION
The journey of Juicy Strawberry coffee begins with a carefully crafted blend of Caturra, Castillo, and Colombia varieties. These cherries arrive from the Huila region, produced by Brayan Alvear, highlighting the innovative co-fermentation with fruits that defines its unique profile. The cherries undergo a 24-hour pre-fermentation in plastic bags, followed by 24 hours of fermentation in cherry. After depulpation, the beans are co-fermented anaerobically for 5 days with dehydrated strawberries, allowing the coffee to absorb rich, fruity flavors. The beans are then dried mechanically over 10 days, ensuring consistent moisture levels, before a final stabilization period of 5 days. This meticulous process results in a coffee with flavor notes of strawberry, milk chocolate, and malic acid.
