Elegance and unbridled fruitiness come together in a single cup. The green notes are followed by the unique flavor of cactus juice, which gives the drink its distinctive character. This refreshing wave is immediately followed by the full, fruity sweetness of pineapple. The finish features a precisely balanced acidity, provided by fresh apple and crisp kiwi. The result is a harmonious yet lively profile that you simply won’t tire of. It’s a beautiful example of just how incredibly diverse and vibrant modern specialty coffee can be.
The beans bear the designation “SACHA,” which in the language of the indigenous peoples of the Andes and the Amazon means “wild forest.” The coffee itself comes from the mountainous Acevedo region in the renowned department of Huila. Coffee trees grow here at altitudes ranging from 1,600 to 1,900 meters, where the cooler climate slows the ripening of the cherries and promotes the development of complex aromatic compounds. The local soil contains a rich supply of organic nutrients and minerals. The entire lot was produced under the auspices of the Peñas Blancas community center, led by progressive producers Nestor Lasso and Jhoan Vergara. Their goal is to connect small-scale growers with the world of specialty coffee. The processing station provides farmers with modern technology, better financial compensation, and extensive training in coffee cultivation.
This coffee was processed using the traditional washed method, which allows the specific terroir of the Huila region to shine through and preserves the maximum purity of the final beverage. Workers first select only the ripest cherries delivered by partner farmers. After careful sorting, the fruit is de-pulped and transferred to fermentation tanks. This is followed by a precisely controlled fermentation process, during which the beans naturally rid themselves of any remaining sweet pulp. Once the optimal condition is reached, the coffee is thoroughly washed with clean water. The final stage is a very slow and strictly controlled drying process. The emphasis on precision and constant quality control at every step of the entire process guarantees the perfect elegance, high sweetness, and unmistakable character of each bean.