Tiki Punch from Concept Coffee Roasters is a distinctly fruity Colombian coffee built on a sweet tropical profile. The flavor profile features ripe mango, juicy pineapple, sweet banana, and cherries, all complemented by a hint of chocolate on the finish. The resulting cup is lively, sweet, and distinctly fruity.
The coffee comes from the Acevedo area in Colombia’s Huila region, specifically from the Peñas Blancas project led by Nestor Lasso and Jhon Vergara. The project also collaborates with smallholder farmers in the surrounding area and focuses on improving processing quality, educating farmers, and providing better access to infrastructure and markets. Coffee trees here grow at an elevation of approximately 1,600 to 1,900 meters above sea level. Tiki Punch comes from the 2026 harvest, and its cupping score of 87.5 points suggests that you’ll definitely enjoy this coffee.
In terms of variety, it is a blend of Caturra and Castillo, and the coffee underwent dry (natural) processing. Only fully ripe cherries are harvested, which are then dried whole on elevated African drying beds for approximately 25 to 30 days. During drying, temperature and humidity are carefully monitored, and the cherries are turned regularly to ensure an even drying process. This allows the beans to remain in contact with the pulp for a longer period, which enhances sweetness and brings out more pronounced fruitiness. In Tiki Punch, this is primarily reflected in tropical notes of mango and pineapple, complemented by banana, dark cherry, and a chocolate finish.
- Farm: Peñas Blancas
- Producers: Nestor Lasso & Jhon Vergara
- Elevation: 1,600–1,900 m above sea level
- Harvest: 2026