
Origin
Pitalito

Altitude
1700 MASL

Process
Natural

Watermelon Candy, Coconut
This coffee comes from producer Elkin Guzman at his farm, El Mirador. Guzman and team constantly experiment with growing variables to improve the quality of the coffee. They use a semi-shade system to optimize temperature and control photosynthesis. They hand-pick the ripest cherries, sort them for quality, and dry them on raised beds to 10-11% moisture. The seeds are removed from the husk, sorted, bagged, and stabilized for export. The coffee starts with an intense sweet note that reminds us of watermelon candy and takes a delightful tropical turn, like sipping a Piña Colada out of a coconut on the beach, complete with a crazy straw.
We recommend resting fresh coffee before drinking it. This allows the volatility of the roast time to subside, and the sweetness and character to shine. For best results, rest washed coffees for 5–10 days, natural coffees for 10–15 days, and experimental processed coffees for 15–30 days.