La Soledad Washed Striped Bourbon

Origin: Colombia
Region: Acevedo, Huila
Farm: La Soledad + La Floresta
Farmer: Mario Fernando Gomez
Varietal: Striped Bourbon
Processing: Washed
Elevation: 1700 masl
Profile: Rose, hints of guava, pink notes
Quantity: 120g bag or 240g bag
Price per lb (shipping + greens): $10.86

About the coffee:

The coffee was picked, pulped, and fermented for 120 hours. The coffee was then dried for 22 days.

About the farmer:

The farm has been within the family since 1960. Mario heads it and has positioned the focus of the farm to produce high quality coffees. 

Roaster's notes:

This coffee tasted a lot like a striped bourbon I tasted from another farmer earlier in the year. However, I passed then as it was way out of my budget. When I saw that Gomez was offering a striped bourbon, I had a slight hope that his would express a similar profile to what I tasted months back.

Fortunately, it did. :)

Brewing Notes:

With most processed coffees, I suggest going with a Hario Switch. I've found that this helps bring out more of the process -- which is the highlight of this coffee.

Water temp:

90C+

Brew recipe:

0. 18g grounds with switch stopper set for percolation
1. 60mL bloom (for 40 seconds)
2. 180mL pour (swirl brewer to settle grounds)
3. Hit switch stopper to start immersion
4. 60mL pour (to 300mL) [immersion for 30-45 seconds]
5. Open stopper
6. Finish around 3 to 3:30

Rest notes: Let it rest for 2-3+ weeks. This coffee eats up heat.

Additional Notes:

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