Colombia - Finca El Roble - Natural - Java (Espresso)

TASTES LIKE: Plum, Mulberry, Stewed Stonefruit

ORIGIN INFORMATION

Producer: Lopez Family, Finca Puerto Alegre

Farm: Finca El Roble

Location: Quindio, Buenavista & Pijao

Altitude: 1550 MASL

Process: Natural

Varietal: Java

About this Coffee

Discover the exquisite flavours of Colombia - Finca El Roble - Natural - Java, a remarkable coffee produced by the Lopez family at Finca El Roble in Colombia’s lush Quindio region. Renowned for its vibrant tasting notes of plum, mulberry, and stewed stonefruit, this coffee offers a unique experience that reflects the family’s commitment to sustainable farming and innovative processing methods.

Innovative Processing Techniques

The Java variety is cultivated in the fertile foothills and higher mountain plots, where it benefits from optimal growing conditions alongside other specialty varietals like Geisha and Castillo. Under Jairo’s guidance, the Lopez family employs innovative natural processing methods, including:

• Selective Handpicking: Only fully ripe cherries are harvested to guarantee exceptional quality.
• Meticulous Natural Drying: Cherries are carefully dried on raised beds for 25 to 30 days, allowing for optimal flavor development.
• Scientific Approach: Jairo utilizes a refractometer to measure the Brix (sugar content) of the cherries, ensuring precise fermentation and drying.
  

Recognised Innovations

Jairo Lopez’s advancements in drying methods have garnered local recognition and support, including unique stacked bed designs that enhance airflow and drying efficiency. His meticulous documentation of each coffee lot provides traceability and consistency, allowing the Lopez family to deliver consistently high-quality coffee with distinctive flavour profiles.