Colombia Frozen Berries

About This Coffee

This coffee is a blend of varieties from the Huila region of Colombia, cultivated by San Agustín Coffee Producers at 1750 meters altitude. The beans undergo an innovative experimental fermentation process, including a 24-hour pre-fermentation, 24 hours of fermentation in cherry, and a 5-day anaerobic co-fermentation with dehydrated berries. The beans are then mechanically dried for 10 days followed by a 5-day stabilization period. This meticulous process results in a flavor profile featuring notes of plum, red fruits, grapes, and strawberry.

Origin

Huila (Colombia)

Flavor Notes

Grape, Strawberry

Roast Level

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Processing

Experimental Fermentation

Typology

Arabica

Mixed

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Gold Box Roastery

Barbara Croce, a licensed Q Grader, established Gold Box in Newcastle around 2013 before expanding to Dubai in 2015, building a dual operation across the UK and UAE. The philosophy is stated plainly: less swagger, more substance. The team backing that claim is formidable. Luca Croce, Barbara's son, won the UK Brewers Cup in 2022 and 2023 and placed fourth at the World Brewers Cup in Athens. Kiah Parangue took the UAE and World Lavazza Barista titles in the same period, and head roaster Emmanuel Velora won the inaugural A Shot in the Dark Middle East Roasting Competition. Barbara herself lived on a coffee farm for months to deepen her understanding of production. Sourcing runs on direct trade relationships built through repeated farm visits, and the operation includes an SCA specification training school alongside its roasting and retail work.

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