Colombia’s reputation for innovative processing methods and the vibrant flavours they can enhance continues to grow, and this coffee is our latest example of why.
Technically classed as a washed coffee, this lot went through extensive processing:
1 - 16-hour cherry oxidation (exposure to oxygen - similar to a natural or honey process)
2 - 38-hour anaerobic (oxygen-free) fermentation in sealed tanks
3 - 12-hour bean and mucilage oxidation (exposure to oxygen to boost complexity and sweetness)
4 - A 24-hour fermentation with coffee mosto (similar to mosto in the context of wine-making)
5 - A thermal shock wash (hot water first, then cold).
The intention of reintroducing mosto is to enhance the flavour profile with additional complexity, more funky fruit notes and syrupy textures. The result is a cup with notes of sweet baking spices, stewed fruit and a smooth, buttery mouthfeel. Phwoar.
Recommended brewing
Best
Pour Over
Great Filter
Very good Espresso
Grind Settings
Kinu M47 Classic
Set dial to zero
Turn two and three-quarter turns
Grind slightly coarser for naturally-processed coffees
After bloom, pour to 100g. Pause until the waterline hits the coffee bed and then repeat three more times to 250g. Again, pour quickly, carefully and in a circular motion.
Tip: Swirl brewer a few times during bloom to encourage saturation of coffee bed.
Featuring multi-step methods to help you make your coffee taste better, this guide is the helping hand that will help you to efficiently unlock the full flavour potential of your beans.
Jhoan Vergara burst onto the scene after placing first in Colombia’s Master of Coffee competition and he’s built on this reputation to heavily influence Colombia’s growing standing as the home of coffee processing innovation.
Sitting at 1750 masl in Huila, Jhoan’s farm Finca Las Flores experiences notably sharp temperature swings from day into night. This pattern slows maturation so that the flavour-carrying sugars within cherries have longer to develop.
The result is coffees of heightened complexity, clarity and vibrancy. It’s little wonder Jhoan continues to be a major player in Colombia’s coffee sector and the coffee market on a global scale.
Shipping & Returns
Complimentary UK shipping over £40
Royal Mail 2-4 Working Days Tracked - £3.25
DHL 2 Working Days Tracked (Same Day Dispatch before 12pm) - £6.00
Europe & USA (under 2 kg) - £10
Rest of World - £20
If you're not satisfied please contact our customer service team (orders@assemblycoffee.co.uk), who can advise you on brewing methods, recipes and more.
Please allow extra time for international shipping.
