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Colombia, Jardines Del Encanto

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$76 In stock

Category: Coffee

Producer Felipe Arcila
Cultivar Laurina
Process EF2 (Extended Natural Fermentation)
Location Quindio
Altitude
1850 masl
Harvest November 2023


Expect notes
of Watermelon, White Sugar, Jasmine

Carbon negative coffee



This exceptional coffee, our first release from Felipe Arcila's Jardines del Encanto, showcases the unique EF2 processing method. This meticulous 74-hour process, which combines dry aerobic fermentation and controlled-temperature storage, enhances the coffee's complexity, sweetness, and acidity.

The Laurina cultivar, known for its low caffeine and exceptional cup quality, thrives in Jardines del Encanto's nutrient-rich soil and high altitude. Its low caffeine content results in remarkably low bitterness and high sweetness. However, growing Laurina is challenging due to its susceptibility to disease and insects, as caffeine acts as a natural deterrent. Felipe Arcila's expertise and dedication have overcome these hurdles, producing an exceptional coffee that exemplifies innovation and perseverance.

Felipe, a fourth-generation coffee grower, co-founded Cofinet with his brother Carlos. Inspired by Australia's coffee culture, they returned to Colombia with a passion for specialty coffee. Together, they acquired Jardines del Edén and del Encanto, focusing on exotic varieties like Laurina and Gesha.

Through innovation, sustainability, and a commitment to quality, Felipe and Carlos have elevated Colombian coffee, earning Cofinet recognition as a leading exporter of specialty coffee.


Customer Reviews (4.9 / 5 · 17 reviews)

Hannah K. ★★★★★

The watermelon note is unmistakable, but what got me was how the extended fermentation keeps it juicy without tipping into vinegar territory. Brewed mine as a V60 at 1850 masl and the cup stayed clean all the way through. I've already ordered another bag.

Christopher G. ★★★★★

I brewed this as a pour-over and the watermelon note is genuinely there, not just in the name. The extended fermentation shows in the cup, too—it's got a juicy, almost wine-like complexity that I’ve never gotten from a coffee before. Even at 1850 masl, it's surprisingly delicate.

Miles ★★★★★

This bag lasted me three weeks and every single cup had that clean, lingering sweetness you get from a really long fermentation. The Laurina varietal at 1850 masl is something else—delicate but never flat, even as it cooled down.