Colombia Maria Rodriguez SL28 Washed Filter - Single Origin

Colombia Maria Rodriguez SL28 Washed Filter - Single Origin.

In the highlands of Palestina, Huila, Maria Rodriguez co‑leads Finca Betania alongside her husband Linarco, within a group of 117 smallholder families. United by a shared philosophy of soil stewardship, biodiversity, and chemical free farming, the network has pooled resources to build cupping labs, professional drying stations, and centralised warehouses. This infrastructure lifts quality across the board while preserving full traceability back to each farm and family.

Only fully ripe cherries are harvested, floated and sorted. Cherries are depulped within hours to lock in fresh, sugar rich mucilage. The parchment moves into sealed tanks for a 32 hour anaerobic fermentation, a controlled phase that builds sweetness without sacrificing clarity. After fermentation, the coffee is thoroughly washed and spread on raised beds to dry slowly over 20–25 days.

Maria’s role is both practical and visionary; she helps set standards for selective picking, fermentation, and drying, and supports younger producers in the group. Her attention to detail shows clearly in this SL28, a washed coffee shaped by careful decisions at every stage.

PROCESS: W

REGION: P

ELEVATION: 2

VARIETAL: S

CUP: L

ROAST: F

Produced by Maria Rodriguez in the Palestina region of Huila, Colombia, this single-origin offering showcases the meticulous approach of Code Black Coffee. The lot features the SL28 varietal, a plant originally developed in Kenya that is widely celebrated for its distinct, vibrant acidity and complex profile. By utilizing a washed process, the producer emphasizes the inherent clarity and brightness of the bean, allowing the specific characteristics of the terroir to remain at the forefront of the cup.

When evaluating coffees of this caliber, enthusiasts often look for a balance between acidity and sweetness. The tasting notes of citrus and malic acidity suggest a crisp, clean experience that aligns well with the traditional expectations of high-quality washed coffees. To better understand how these specific descriptors fit into a broader sensory profile, you may wish to consult the flavor wheel for a deeper exploration of these nuanced characteristics.