Jardines del Eden - Java - Washed

Origin: Colombia

Farm/Region: Jardines del Eden, Quindio

Tasting Notes: Lemon Tea, Jasmine, Pineapple & Lime

Producer: Carlos & Felipe Arcila

Varietal: Java

Altitude: 1700-1900 MASL

Processing: Wash

Roast Profile: Omni

About The Coffee: This coffee was grown by Felipe Arcila at the farm Jardines Del Eden. This coffee was produced by Carlos and Felipe Arcila at there farm 'Jardines Del Eden' It's known for experimenting with exotic coffee varieties and innovative processing methods.

The Java variety traces its origins to Ethiopia, where it emerged as a natural mutation of Typica. However, genetic fingerprinting using molecular markers has revealed that Java is actually a selection from an Ethiopian landrace population known as Abyssinia. Research conducted in Cameroon has demonstrated Java’s tolerance to various coffee diseases, making it an excellent choice for small-scale farmers seeking resilient and high-quality coffee varieties.

Produced by Carlos and Felipe Arcila in the Quindio region of Colombia · Quindio, this Jardines del Eden lot showcases the distinct potential of the Java varietal. Cultivated at 1700-1900 masl, the coffee undergoes a washed process, a method typically employed to highlight a clean, vibrant acidity and refined clarity in the cup. Roasted by Axil Coffee Roasters, the profile features bright, citrus-forward notes of lemon tea and lime, balanced by delicate jasmine aromatics and the sweetness of pineapple.

Washed coffees are often celebrated for their ability to express the inherent characteristics of the terroir and the specific cultivar without the influence of fruit fermentation common in other methods. When evaluating such complex profiles, enthusiasts often refer to the flavor wheel to better identify the nuanced interplay between the floral top notes and the crisp, acidic structure that defines this high-altitude Colombian offering.