Colombia Hacienda La Luisa - Strawberry Pulp & Carbonic Maceration

Colombia Hacienda La Luisa - Strawberry Pulp & Carbonic Maceration

【Flavor Profile】

• Top Notes: Rich strawberry jam, fresh pineapple

• Mid Notes: Mixed berries, tropical fruits

• Base Notes: Mellow fruit wine aroma, long-lasting sweetness

【Product Highlights】

• Region: Antioquia, Bolivar, Colombia

• Altitude: 1,850 meters

• Varietal: Caturra

• Process: Strawberry Pulp + Carbonic Maceration (CM)

• Roast Level: Light-Medium Roast

【Estate Story: A Century of Passion and Innovation】

A Century of Dedication from the Town of Bolivar

Hacienda La Luisa is located in the Antioquia department of Colombia. The Velez family has been cultivating coffee here since 1907, passing down their passion for specialty coffee through generations. They not only protect this land but are also committed to producing high-quality, traceable green beans.

Current Owner Juan Pablo's "Cross-Disciplinary" Experiments

Current owner Juan Pablo Velez is an energetic practitioner. He deeply researched the fermentation techniques used in beers, wines, and other alcoholic beverages, boldly introducing them into coffee processing. By utilizing different types of yeasts and fermentation methods, he successfully led Hacienda La Luisa to connect with the international top market.

【Processing Method: The Symphony of Strawberry Pulp and Carbon Dioxide】

This coffee represents Hacienda La Luisa's most advanced experimental processing techniques:

1. Strawberry Pulp Fermentation: Natural strawberry pulp is added to the fermentation tanks, allowing the coffee beans to absorb rich red fruit characteristics during fermentation.

2. Carbonic Maceration (CM): Coffee cherries are placed in anaerobic sealed containers filled with carbon dioxide. This technique, originating from winemaking, precisely controls the fermentation rate, giving the coffee an exceptionally clean and multi-layered fruit wine aroma and acidity.

【Cupping Notes】

• Dry Aroma: Intense strawberry candy and ripe fruit notes.

• Sip: An explosive flavor of strawberry jam and pineapple upon entry, accompanied by a distinct sweet and sour mixed berry taste. The mid-palate reveals an elegant texture reminiscent of fruit wine, with an extremely sweet finish, like savoring a freshly prepared fruit cold drink.

【Brewing Recommendations】

• Water Temperature: 90°C - 91°C (Slightly lower water temperature is recommended to preserve its delicate fruit aroma)

• Brew Ratio: 1:15 - 1:16

• Characteristics: Due to the prolonged fermentation of these beans, their sweetness and aroma are exceptionally strong. We recommend using a medium grind and trying it chilled, as the strawberry and pineapple flavors will be even more pronounced.

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We have carefully selected this fermented art from Colombia for you, adding a surprising strawberry sweetness to your coffee experience.