El Silencio - "Jamaica"

• Country: Colombia
• Region: Buena Vista Quindio
• Farmer: Sara Gutierrez
• Cup Score: 87+
• Altitude: 1600 m.a.s.l.
• Varieties: Caturra
• Processing method: Natural Co-fermented with hibiscus
• Drying method: African drying beds

This coffee offers a rich aroma of liqueur and bitter chocolate, inviting you into a complex sensory experience. Its flavor profile reveals layers of chocolate, liqueur, plum, and chocolate truffle, with an intense character and lingering notes of red fruits. The medium acidity is bright and citric, bringing a juicy freshness to each sip. With a medium body, the coffee delivers a creamy, full sensation on the palate.

Brewing Recommendation:
Ideal as a light roast, this coffee shines when brewed using drip methods such as V60, Origami, or Chemex. Use a coffee-to-water ratio of 1:14 to 1:16. Aim for a well-developed extraction that encourages caramelization, enhancing the chocolate notes, sweetness, and fruity undertones.

Farm Information:
Sara Gutierrez is a proud fifth-generation coffee growers, blending tradition with science to craft exceptional beans. Her farm is situated in the municipality of Buenavista, Quindío, nestled in the majestic central mountain range. This unique location benefits from the warm winds of the valley and the cool mountain breezes, creating a microclimate that promotes slow, even maturation of the coffee cherries. El Silencio coffee is shaded by walnut trees, guamos, and plantain and banana barriers, providing natural shade and semi-shade that contribute to the coffee’s distinctive quality and complexity.