The Colombia Chillwave Watermelon blend from HAYB Speciality Coffee is a summer blend that’s far from your average filter coffee. It’s pure joy in a cup. The flavor immediately unfolds with notes of watermelon, piña colada , and bubblegum, which together create a juicy, sweet, and unexpectedly refreshing profile. The coffee feels light, playful, and extremely juicy, almost like a summer lemonade with a coffee base. Yet it retains a clean, pleasant sweetness that makes it a delight from the first sip through to the long, fruity finish. It’s exactly the kind of coffee you want to enjoy on a lazy summer afternoon, just for the sheer pleasure of it.
The blend combines two distinct Colombian coffees— the classically washed Colombia Condor Washed and the distinctly experimental Colombia El Renacer Co-Fermented. It is precisely the combination of traditional clarity and modern fermentation that creates a unique profile that is both funky and surprisingly easy to drink. HAYB works here with the concept of “summer coffee,” which is meant to be more of an experience and a mood than a classic everyday coffee. The result is a blend that feels fresh, modern, and a little crazy—but in the best possible way.
The processing combines the washed method with co-fermentation, during which fruit components are used to enhance the aroma and sweetness. In this case, the melon character plays the leading role, giving the coffee a distinct juiciness and a candy-like profile. Thanks to careful fermentation, the cup remains clean and clear without feeling overly heavy or alcoholic. The result is an extravagant yet perfectly balanced summer limited edition that tastes a little like coffee, a little like a cocktail, and a little like the soundtrack to a hot summer evening.