Colombia Watermelon Co-Ferment

About This Coffee

Sebastián Ramírez's Watermelon Co-Ferment from Finca El Placer in Quindío, Colombia features Caturra cherries undergoing 120-hour anaerobic fermentation in their own mucilage infused with CO₂, watermelon, and fruit glucose. After depulping, cherries ferment again for 72 hours with dehydrated watermelon and added glucose, then dry slowly on controlled patios at 40°C. Tasting notes include black tea, juicy watermelon, bright mandarin, and smooth milk chocolate, with vibrant acidity and silky body.

Origin

Quindío (Colombia)

Flavor Notes

Black Tea, Watermelon

Roast Level

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Processing

Anaerobic Co-Fermented Washed

Typology

Arabica

Caturra

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Luminous Coffee

Luminous Coffee was founded in 2020 by Mason Salisbury and Lexus Quirante in Las Vegas, Nevada, operating a distinctive pink powder coated Loring roaster in an 1,800 square foot space shared with Dark Moon Coffee. The company follows a Dropstore model, releasing small batch coffees exclusively on Fridays for 24 hour windows, with subscribers getting early access before the public. Luminous sources through direct trade relationships and donates to the Christian Urban Development Association in Arequipa, Peru, supporting education and health projects in coffee growing communities. The two person team has earned recognition from the Specialty Coffee Association's Coffee Design Awards and a Coffee Roaster of the Month designation from Commonly Coffee.

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