Colombia JUAN DAVID CHINCHILLA, roasted by Amsterdam-based Friedhats, is definitely not a quiet espresso to be enjoyed in the background. This coffee from Juan David Chinchilla is based on the Papayo variety, and its aroma alone suggests that it will be a distinctive experience. The flavor features strawberry jam, roasted pineapple, and ripe mango. The cup is intense, juicy, and has a long, sweet tropical aftertaste that comes across as full-bodied and confident in an espresso.
Producer Juan David Chinchilla grows coffee on the La Cumbre farm in the Palermo area of the Huila region, at an altitude of 1,700 to 2,000 meters above sea level. It is precisely the high altitude and cooler conditions that allow the cherries to ripen more slowly, which translates into a higher concentration of sugars and greater complexity. The Papayo variety is relatively new in Colombia and still shrouded in a certain mystery, but in Huila it has quickly gained attention thanks to its aromatic intensity and distinctive fruity character. For coffee enthusiasts, it represents an exciting opportunity to taste something truly unique.
Processing is done using the natural (dry) method. The whole cherries are dried with their pulp on raised beds, which promotes deeper fruitiness, a fuller body, and a sweeter profile. The espresso combines a distinctive tropical line with a denser structure and a long finish. This coffee perfectly represents a modern, flavorful espresso that will win you over, especially if you are looking for something distinctive, playful, and unmistakable.
- Altitude: 1,700–2,000 m above sea level
- Producer: Juan David Chinchilla