Colombia

This coffee comes from Finca El Mirador, a family-owned farm in the Huila region of Colombia that has been passed down through three generations. For the past 16 years, it has been managed by Elkin Guzman. The farm spans 32 hectares near the township of El Rosal, with 30 hectares dedicated to coffee cultivation at altitudes ranging from 1,550 to 1,680 meters above sea level. For this Strawberry Natural process, the Catiope variety was selected due to its inherent sweetness, which provides an ideal environment for microbial activity. Microorganisms are cultivated by fermenting strawberries and sugar for 190 hours, creating a nutrient-rich, biologically active culture. This fermented mixture is then combined with coffee cherries in sealed tanks and undergoes an additional 180-hour fermentation. The process is carefully monitored to ensure the Brix level remains above 6 and the pH above 4—precise points where the coffee reaches its peak flavor complexity.