Colombia Huila Wine Yeast & Orange (Infused Fermentation) (35kg)
| Bag Weight | 35 KG BAG |
|---|---|
| Harvest Season | 2020/21 |
| Status | Spot |
| Lot Number | P8001526-5 |
About This Coffee
The Region
Elias is a small town in the south of the department of Huila. The region is known for its altitude and fertile soils. This contributes to higher levels of soluble solids in the bean. The Huila department is located in the South-West of Colombia, spanned by the Andes mountains. Landmarks include the San Agustin Archaeological Park and the Nevada del Huila volcano.
Huila coffee represents 18% of Colombian production. It is always in high demand and is often preferred as a single origin offering for its balance of acidity and sweetness. The Huilan landscape is dominated by volcanos and mountains, providing a rich terroir of high altitude and fertile soils and offering a wide range of ecosystems where coffee can be grown. There are producing farms ranging from 1,500 masl up to 2,300 masl, conferring great attributes to the cup profile such as bright acidity and characteristic sweet notes.
The Process
This coffee is processed using a combination of anaerobic/anoxic fermentation and the honey method. First this coffee is put in a 72-hour anaerobic fermentation in plastic tanks where CO2 (to drive out the oxygen), wine yeast and fresh orange are added. The beans are then dried without washing and put on African beds keeping the temperature below 35°C until they reach the ideal humidity level. Some of the fruit remains on the bean. The remaining golden, sticky mucilage is reminiscent of honey, which is where the process gets its name.
One benefit to producers is that honey process uses less water. Allowing the fruit to dry on the bean means that it can be physically removed during milling rather than being washed off as is typical of washed coffees.
- Subregion San Adolfo, Acevedo, South Huila
- Farm Name Jesús Barrera and Ruth Pascuas
- Processing Washed
- Processing Description Washed with extended fermentation infused with wine yeast and fresh orange
- Bag Types Grain Pro / Ecotact
- Plant Species Arabica
- Variety Caturra
- Screen Size 95% over screen 15
- On Sale No
- Top Lot Yes
- Price Per Kg £23.95
- Status Spot
- Coffee Grade COL CA WA EXCO EP10
- CTRM Contract Number P8001526-5
- Origin Colombia
- Warehouse Vollers Group Uk