This Bourbon Ají lot from El Encanto in Pitalito, Huila, Colombia, is the result of deliberate cultivation and innovative fermentation. The coffee undergoes natural processing with oxidation and anaerobic fermentation, producing a candy-like profile with blueberry, bubblegum aromatics, and watermelon notes. El Encanto operates at 1,650 meters above sea level and grows rare cultivars including Bourbon Ají, Geisha, and Pink Bourbon, emphasizing co-fermentation to highlight clarity and character in the cup.
Oddy Knocky is an independent specialty roastery in Bolton, Greater Manchester, with SCA professional certification. Their approach strips away jargon and gatekeeping, aiming to make specialty coffee easy to enjoy without compromising on quality. The head roaster selects and profiles each coffee to bring out its full character, working with origins like Peru, Colombia, and Ethiopia, including Geisha varieties from Chirinos at nearly 2,000 metres. The brand celebrates independence and self expression, summed up in their tagline: "the greatest roastery you haven't heard of yet."