Chiroso Washed
$
9
/lb
Every day, Doña Carmen rises to work on her farm, overseeing various processing stages to ensure the traceabilit of her coffee. Her commitment to quality is reflected in the coffee’s distinctive notes of mandarine, floral, and caramel. These flavors, combined with its silky body and good acidity, are a testament to her dedication and meticulous approach to coffee production.
Taste Profile
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How this coffee was produced
This is a washed process with a 72 hour fermentation after beign depulped
Harvesting and Stabilization
She harvests only the ripest coffee cherries by hand, then carefully sorts them through a flotation process using water to separate the high-quality fruit from any under- or overripe cherries.
Processing and Fermentation
She begins by placing the freshly harvested coffee cherries into open baskets, allowing them to undergo a 12-hour fermentation in their own pulp. This initial step initiates the breakdown of the mucilage surrounding the beans. Following this, she depulps the cherries to separate the beans from the fruit. The beans are then transferred to stainless steel tanks, where they undergo a second fermentation lasting 72 hours. This extended fermentation period further refines the beans by removing any remaining mucilage and enhancing their flavor profile. After this process, she thoroughly washes the beans to eliminate any residual material, preparing them for the drying phase.
Drying
She dries the cherries in open patios for eight days
Carmen Montoya
A pioneer in Chiroso coffee, Carmen won the 2014 Cup of Excellence and now mentors farmers, elevating Urrao’s coffee reputation worldwide.
Bella Vista
Nestled at an elevation of 2,000 meters above sea level, this farm stands as one of Carmen's primary estates and is among the oldest Chiroso plantations in Urrao. It's here that the magic unfolds—a place where Carmen's dedication to coffee cultivation has not only produced exceptional beans but also inspired a community. Surrounded by neighbors eager to learn, many are now adopting Carmen's techniques, fostering a collective pursuit of excellence in coffee production.
2000 m
5 Hectares & 4 employees
Chiroso
October - January
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