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Colombia, La Castellana Ice

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$25 $94 In stock

Category: Coffee

Producer Carlos Arcila
Farm/Mill La Castellana
Cultivar Pink Bourbon
Process Anaerobic Ice Ferment
Location Quindio, Armenia
Altitude
1500 MASL
Harvest October 2024

 

Expect notes of Kombucha, Cacao Nibs, Red Liquorice

Carbon negative coffee



This unique coffee, grown by Carlos Arcila at La Castellana farm in Armenia, Quindio, underwent an experimental ice fermentation process. The process began by a 24-hour dry fermentation of the coffee cherries, followed by 50 hours in grain pro bags at a controlled temperature of 20 degrees Celsius. The coffee was then frozen for 72 hours.

This freezing period halts fermentation, but upon thawing, it softens the coffee cherry's mucilage, resulting in a more intense fermentation flavour. Expect a big, wild, complex and funky flavour profile, featuring high acidity, notes of kombucha, funky cacao nibs, and sweet red liquorice.

Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Thomas ★★★★★

The anaerobic ice ferment really comes through—there’s a clean, almost fruity brightness that I haven’t tasted in other coffees this month. Brewed it as a pour-over at 1500 MASL vibes and it stayed sweet even when it cooled. Definitely reordering before this harvest batch runs out.

Eva ★★★★★

The anaerobic ice ferment really shines through in the cup—it's got this smooth, almost silky body that I haven't found in other Pink Bourbons. Brewing it as a pour-over at 1500 MASL, the sweetness comes out clean without any harsh acidity. This is my second bag and the flavor stays consistent, whic

Madison ★★★★★

First crack at this coffee and the Pink Bourbon really shines through the anaerobic ice process. Brewed it as a pour-over and the sweetness carried all the way through, even as it cooled. The 1500 MASL altitude definitely brings a cleaner, more refined cup than I'm used to.