Get ready for something truly special. We're talking about this Pacamara variety, which DAK Coffee Roasters had imported from Colombia. The combination of aerobic and anaerobic fermentation brings a sweet cherry lollipop aroma to the cup , along with the freshness of mandarins and a light scent of lavender. Simply put, this coffee is definitely worth it!
The coffee comes from the Finca Zarza farm, run by Jhonatan Gasca. Jhonatan is originally from the Pitalito region of Colombia and comes from a family that traditionally focused on quantity rather than quality, but thanks to his mother's support and his studies in organic farming, he and his brother Johan began to devote themselves to specialty coffee. Since 2008, they have been experimenting with sustainable practices such as beekeeping on their family farm and are constantly improving their coffee processing to increase its quality and consistency. Inspired by the success of their friends from the Lasso family, they strive for international recognition and showcase their passion and dedication by participating in prestigious competitions such as the Cup of Excellence.
This Pacamara coffee from the Zarza farm goes through several stages before being shipped to Europe. The first step is to hand-pick ripe cherries directly on the farm. The cherries are then left to oxidize for 48 hours in the open air. They are then placed in plastic bags in an anaerobic environment for 60 hours. This fermentation takes place in two steps. Before the second step, the cherries are de-pulped and then left to ferment for another 60 hours in a liquid called mossto, which is actually the juice from the coffee cherries. After the fermentation phase, the cherries are transferred to a tank with hot water and then cold water. This thermal shock preserves the flavors that developed during the previous fermentation. After draining some of the water in a covered African bed , they are placed in a silo and dried until the moisture content reaches 11% (approximately 10 days to 2 weeks).
- Altitude: 1750 m above sea level.