Héctor Diaz ( Espresso Roasted )

COUNTRY: Colombia

STATE: Huila

MUNICIPALITY: Pitalito

ELEVATION: 1,800m above sea level

VARIETY: Pink Bourbon

PROCESSING: Washed

FARM SIZE: Five Hectares

FARM OWNER: Jhon Héctor Diaz

This 100% Pink Bourbon microlot was produced by Jhon Héctor Díaz and his family on their five hectare farm, La Armenia. The farm is located near the town of Pitalito, in the southwest of Colombia’s state of Huila.

This lot was selectively hand-harvested, with most labour being provided by Jhon Héctor and his family. It was then processed using the washed method at the farm’s mill. At the end of each day, cherries were hand-sorted and left to pre-ferment for up to 48 hours. This was done using permeable nylon sacks, which allow for airflow around the coffee cherry, keeping the internal temperature low and stable. 

Once bagged, Héctor carefully placed the cherries in a cool, dry place to protect them from the elements, as high temperatures can accelerate fermentation and introduce undesirable flavours. Coffee was then pulped using a small electric pulper and then placed into a fermentation tank for 48 hours. Fermentation times at Finca Armenia are not standardised, instead depending on that day’s workflow and the volume of cherry harvested. Pitalito’s cool climate allows farmers like Héctor to collect 1-2 days’ worth of pickings before they need to pulp and wash the cherries, streamlining operations without risking over-fermented flavours in the final cup.

Following fermentation, the coffee was washed and then carefully sun-dried over 10–18 days. Once dry, the coffee was delivered to Pergamino’s warehouse, where it was cupped and graded, and then rested in parchment until it was ready for export.

Suitable for Espresso Machine, Mokka Pot, Stove Top, French press, and Filter brewing methods

Recommended Espresso Machine,Mokka Pot,French press

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