Coffee Spotlight: Colombia - Juicy Strawberry Co-Ferment
We have another amazing new co-ferment to talk about on the blog this week! Come read all about our new Juicy Strawberry Co-Ferment from El Vergel Estate!
This co-ferment is made of a blend of Colombian coffees from various producers around the Huila, Tolima, and Caldas region. Depending on the harvest season, coffee cherries are sourced from these regions to ensure the freshest crops and processed at El Vergel Estate, the producer we work with to source the coffee.
We’ve had some amazing coffees from El Vergel Estate in the past and we’ve sung their praises before, but for new readers let’s talk about why we love them so much! The producers who run El Vergel Estate have been in the coffee world since 1995; in 2010 they founded El Vergel Estate to find innovative ways to add value to their coffees and close the gap between producers and roasters. They export coffees both from their own estate and small farms in order to connect coffee growers directly with international markets, ensure fair pricing, and provide full transparency. Today they have a thriving network of 250 coffee-growing families, four major projects across Colombia, a team of 25+ , and a global community of partners and roasters.
Strawberry | Red Fruits | Milk Chocolate
We have a new strawberry co-ferment from Colombia: if you love co-fermented coffees, this one is a must try!
This El Vergel Estate co-ferment is made of a blend of Colombian coffees from various producers around the Huila, Tolima, and Caldas region. The producers who run El Vergel Estate have been in the coffee world since 1995; in 2010 they founded El Vergel Estate to find innovative ways to add value to their coffees and close the gap between producers and roasters. They export coffees both from their own estate and small farms in order to connect coffee growers directly with international markets, ensure fair pricing, and provide full transparency. Today they have a thriving network of 250 coffee-growing families, four major projects across Colombia, a team of 25+ , and a global community of partners and roasters.
The Strawberry Fruit Co-Ferment coffee process starts with hand sorting to select only ripe cherries and remove impurities like leaves or stones. The cherries then undergo a 24-hour pre-fermentation in plastic bags, followed by 24 hours of fermentation in cherry. After depulping, the beans are fermented anaerobically for 5 days with their mucilage, combined with yeast and passion fruit, boosting the natural process with rich fruit flavor. Finally, the coffee is dried mechanically for 10 days to ensure even moisture levels, then stabilized for 5 days. The result is a juicy cup with notes of berries and a sweet milk chocolate finish.
8 oz/ 227 g
Varietals: Castillo
Elevation: 1500 masl
Process: Natural & Strawberry Co-Fermentation
Roast: Light
Tasting Notes: Strawberry, Red Fruits, Juicy, Brown Sugar, Citrus, Milk Chocolate
The Strawberry Fruit Co-Ferment coffee process starts with hand sorting to select only ripe cherries and remove impurities like leaves or stones. The cherries then undergo a 24-hour pre-fermentation in plastic bags, followed by 24 hours of fermentation in cherry. After depulping, the beans are fermented anaerobically for 5 days with their mucilage, combined with yeast and passion fruit, boosting the natural process with rich fruit flavor. Finally, the coffee is dried mechanically for 10 days to ensure even moisture levels, then stabilized for 5 days. The result is a juicy cup with notes of berries and a sweet milk chocolate finish.
If you are a fan of co-ferments, this Juicy Strawberry Co-Ferment is a must-try! It tastes like strawberries, juicy red fruits, brown sugar, and milk chocolate. It’s a very balanced coffee which is complemented by the strawberries and roasted light, resulting in a juicy and delicate cup. Order your bag here on our website before it sells out— our co-ferments sell out fast!
