Taita ( Filter Roasted )

Country: Colombia

Variety: Caturra & Castillo

Processing: Washed

Department: Nariño

Municipality: Consacá

Elevation: 1300 - 2300 MASL

Producer: Producers from Consacá area 

The coffee producers of Taita begin their process with manual and selective picking of ripe cherries. These cherries are then transported to the wet mill on the farm, where they are pulped on the same day, usually without using any water. Occasionally, some producers choose to allow the cherries to undergo an in-cherry fermentation before pulping, which lasts for a period of 12 to 24 hours. After pulping, the coffee is fermented either in traditional tiled tanks or closed containers, without water, for a duration of 18 to 32 hours. Following fermentation, the coffee is washed twice with clean water. It is then moved to covered raised beds in the drying area. The drying process typically takes between 8 to 15 days, depending on the farm's climate. Once dried, the final parchment coffee is sometimes stored on the farm for approximately one week. 

Subsequently, the grower transports the coffee to the purchasing station in Bomboná, where it undergoes analysis by a Quality Analyst to assess its quality. Initially, a representative sample is subjected to a rigorous physical analysis, which measures the moisture level, water activity, and identifies any physical defects. Following the physical analysis, the coffee undergoes a sensory analysis to determine its quality grade. Finally, the parchment coffee is sent to Caravela's dry mill in Armenia for processing before being shipped to the port.

RECOMMENDED Suitable for Filter brewing methods and French press.

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