Colombia - Luz Helena - Zapparilla Lot

About This Coffee

This is a Castillo variety single-origin coffee from Armenia, Quindio, Colombia, grown at 1,900 meters altitude on Finca Jardines del Eden. The coffee undergoes an experimental anaerobic fermentation process lasting 72 hours with added grapes and saccharomyces cerevisiae to enhance specific flavors, followed by drying on African raised beds. The tasting profile features distinctive grape bubblegum aroma with notes of grape juice, blueberry jam, and peach, delivering a rich and flavorful cup.

Origin

Quindío (Colombia)

Flavor Notes

Peach, Blueberry Jam, Grape Juice, Grape Bubblegum

Roast Level

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Processing

Anaerobic Fermentation

Typology

Arabica

Castillo

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Wes Ngopi

Wes Ngopi takes its name from a Javanese greeting that translates to "Have you had your coffee?", reflecting its roots in the social ritual of sharing a cup. Based in Shah Alam, the roastery specializes in specialty grade single origin coffees roasted to order for home brewing enthusiasts. Bean selection is guided by ratings from CoffeeReview and independent research through traders such as Royal Coffee, Nordic Approach, and Olam, alongside direct trade relationships with farms like Java Frinsa Estate in Indonesia. The roastery emphasizes technical precision, modulating drum speed, fan adjustments, and firing pressure to achieve a smooth declining rate of rise for optimal flavor development. Wes Ngopi occupies a focused niche in Malaysia's specialty scene, prioritizing quality sourcing and meticulous roasting for the home consumer.

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