This coffee is from Colombia, specifically from the Acevedo area in Huila region at 1730 meters altitude. Produced by Rodrigo Sanchez Valencia at Finca Monteblanco, it features the Pink Bourbon variety. The coffee undergoes a cold washed process, where cherry is picked at 26-30 Brix degrees, pulped, and fermented at 10-14°C for 76 hours in sealed bags. After fermentation, the parchment is dried in direct sunlight for 1-2 days, then moved to shade-raised beds for 23-25 days. The cup profile offers lemongrass and floral notes with a fresh, sweet, and floral lemonade character.
Luka Banović founded this remarkable micro roastery in 2018 at just 17 years old, driven by his frustration with bitter coffee and Slovenia's shortage of specialty roasters. His approach centers on light-roasted filter coffees that showcase unique flavors and aromas, with a mission to enable as many people as possible to drink fresh, quality coffee oriented towards sustainable development. Banović roasts about 200kg monthly from his Ljubljana facility, shipping single-origin selections across the EU while maintaining direct relationships with farmers and prioritizing environmental protection in every aspect of production.
