This Colombian coffee from the Slovak roastery LOT Roastery in Bratislava has a juicy, sweet, and very clean profile. The flavor unfolds with notes of sugar melon, watermelon, and caramel, giving the cup a fresh, fruity, and pleasantly rounded character. It’s not a heavy or overripe fruitiness, but rather a lighter, clearly defined profile with a modern character and excellent drinkability. The caramel note ties the entire cup together and gives it a sweeter, smoother base, making the coffee not only impressive but also well-balanced.
The coffee comes from the Milán farm in the Pereira region of Risaralda, Colombia, where it is grown at an elevation of 1,500 meters. The variety is Caturra, known for its natural sweetness, milder acidity, and very clean flavor profile. It is precisely the combination of the Colombian terroir, this variety, and the meticulous work on the farm that gives the coffee its fresh and elegant character. The resulting profile is light and fruity, yet precise and focused, so that all the elements come together harmoniously without anything feeling distracting or overpowering. It is a coffee that showcases a more modern side of Colombia without unnecessary complexity.
Processing is carried out using the Nitro Washed Fermentation method, developed by Café UBA. During fermentation, the coffee cherries are placed in a sealed bioreactor where oxygen is replaced with nitrogen. This creates a stable environment that allows for very precise control of the fermentation process and highlights the coffee’s natural flavor characteristics. Both temperature and sugar levels are monitored to ensure the result is as clean and balanced as possible. The subsequent drying takes place for 25 days in the sun and then for another 5 days mechanically, which helps ensure the stability and consistency of the lot. As a result, this process translates into a juicy melon character, clean fruitiness, and smooth caramel sweetness, making this coffee a truly delightful and memorable cup.