Altitude: 1500 masl
Process: Honey & Wine Yeast Co-ferment with passionfruit
Varietal: Castillo
Score: 88.25
Tasting Notes: Peach Ice Tea, Passion Fruit, Turkish Delight
Colombia Jairo Arcila Co-Ferment Coffee Beans, 250g/1kg
This exceptional microlot coffee showcases the innovation and skill of producer Jairo Arcila at Santa Mónica farm in Colombia. Microlots are small, carefully separated batches that offer outstanding quality, traceability, and unique character, and this one truly delivers.
Using a creative honey process combined with a co-fermentation technique, the cherries underwent a 72-hour dry anaerobic fermentation with the pulp still on. Passion fruit pulp and wine yeast were added during this stage to enhance the fruit character, before the beans were pulped and dried on raised beds.
Tasting Notes
Peach Ice Tea • Passion Fruit • Turkish Delight
Expect a vibrant, aromatic profile with bright peach tea notes, juicy passion fruit, and a delicate Turkish delight sweetness. The cup is complex yet beautifully balanced, with a silky mouthfeel and lingering floral-fruit finish.
Sourcing Details
- Varietal: Castillo
- Process: Honey & Wine Yeast Co-Ferment with Passionfruit
- Altitude: 1500 masl
- Farm: Santa Mónica, Colombia
- Score: 88.25
Why You’ll Love It
Freshly roasted in small batches in Newcastle, this limited microlot is perfect for those who enjoy bold, experimental speciality coffee beans with pronounced fruit notes. It performs beautifully as espresso or filter and is ideal for anyone looking to explore exciting co-ferment coffees.
Brewing Tip: For maximum fruit expression, we recommend a medium grind for espresso or a slightly coarser grind for pour-over and AeroPress.
