The fifth edition of the iconic JUNGLE JUICE series from the Slovak roastery Concept Coffee Roasters is here, and once again it raises the bar a little higher. This Colombian coffee delivers a burst of tropical fruits— lulo, kiwi, and lime—which together create a beautifully vibrant and juicy base. Add to that a fresh green apple andan interesting hint of hops. Cocoa beans then ground the entire profile and give it a pleasant depth. The fifth JUNGLE JUICE is once again a lively, refined coffee for everyone who isn’t afraid of bold flavors.
Behind JUNGLE JUICE #5 is a community of small-scale farmers from the village of San Agustín, located high in the mountains of the southern Colombian province of Huila at an elevation of 1,750 meters above sea level. This region is world-renowned not only as an ideal terroir for coffee cultivation but also as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, thanks to its rich archaeological heritage. Local farmers here cultivate the Caturra, Colombia, Pink Bourbon, and Castillo varieties, which grow under the protection of and in harmony with the surrounding forests. Meanwhile, the team at Concept Coffee Roasters helps them adopt innovative processing techniques that elevate the quality and flavor profiles of the coffees further each season.
The processing method is co-fermented honey, a technique in which natural ingredients—specifically kiwi, lulo, and lactobacillus cultures—are added to the coffee during fermentation. Caturra and Colombia cherries first undergo anaerobic fermentation in stainless steel bio-tanks for 48 to 72 hours under strictly controlled conditions. Microbial activity and fruit compounds deepen the sweetness and juiciness of the profile. Farmers then dry the coffee on terraces for 3 to 6 days, followed by another 2 to 5 days in mechanical silos. The entire process culminates in a 20-day stabilization phase in bags lined with a layer of natural fique fiber, which balances the moisture and harmonizes all the flavor layers.
- Producer: Smallholder Farmers’ Cooperative
- Region: Huila, San Agustín
- Altitude: 1,750 m a.s.l.
- Variety: Caturra and Colombia
- Processing: Co-fermented honey