Colombia Paraiso 92 from Kolo Coffee Roasters will captivate you with its complexity and innovative flavor profile. In your cup, you'll discover delicate notes of floral aromas, blended seamlessly with undertones of vanilla and a gentle, fruity taste of strawberries. This coffee experience is fresh, with a refined balance between sweetness and floral hints, creating a harmonious overall impression.
The farm where this coffee grows is located in the Popayan area in southern Colombia, a region renowned for its ideal coffee-growing conditions. Situated at an altitude of 1850 meters above sea level, the volcanic soils of Popayan offer exceptional conditions for cultivating the Pink Bourbon variety, known for its outstanding sweetness, fruitiness, and balance. Beans from this variety are appreciated for their gentle acidity and ability to develop complex flavor profiles distinguished by their clarity. This region boasts a long-standing coffee tradition, and local farmers who cultivate coffee on small family farms put great care and passion into every cherry, reflected in the quality of each bean.
The coffee beans are processed using the washed method combined with a unique technique called thermal shock, involving a rapid temperature change of the beans after harvest. Following 24 hours of fermentation, the beans are immersed in water, triggering a quick temperature shift and promoting specific enzymatic reactions that enhance delicate fruity and floral notes. The beans are then thoroughly washed, carefully dried, and prepared for export. This meticulous process helps achieve a clean taste profile, merging floral, strawberry, and vanilla notes—a testament to the dedication and tradition of local farmers in the Popayan region.