003B - El Zacatin

In our Limited Release Rare series, we are excited to source and present the most unique and interesting coffees that the world has to offer. We are now proud to introduce the third in this series, with the El Zacatin Gesha, Special Process Natural, from the producer Eduardo Fernandez-Restrepo in Antioquia, Colombia.

Only the ripest cherries are selectively handpicked from this exclusive Gesha lot, which are then floated for additional quality sorting. The coffee is then placed into tanks for 24 hours of aerobic fermentation, followed immediately by sealing the tanks for 24 hours of anaerobic fermentation. Finally, the cherries are spead out onto raised beds for 30 days where they will dry until reaching a moisture content of 11%.

This combination of processes has helped deliver an outstanding coffee. It is a compliment to producers like Eduardo who continue to extend the boundaries of process experimentation, searching for new and exciting ways to deliver unique lots.

Cultivated from the parent plant of all South American Geshas, El Zacatin showcases everything that makes this variety so special.

For this Beans Edition of Limited Release Rare 003, we’ve opted for a longer filter roast, to draw out the sweet, tropical notes and juicy body from this exceptional coffee. This Gesha shines with an elegant, floral aroma and notes of strawberry, cantaloupe and botanicals.

Elegant floral aroma and juicy sweet acidity. Look for notes of strawberry and cantaloupe, with elegant botanicals throughout.

Produced by Eduardo Fernandez-Restrepo in the Antioquia region of Colombia, 003B - El Zacatin represents a meticulous approach to the Gesha varietal. This specific lot is prepared using the natural process, a method where the coffee cherry remains intact while drying, often allowing the bean to absorb the sugars and compounds of the fruit pulp. While natural-processed coffees frequently exhibit heavier fruit profiles and increased sweetness, this particular selection from Colonna Coffee highlights a distinct interplay of strawberry, cantaloupe, and botanical notes.

Understanding the nuances of such a profile can be enhanced by referencing the flavor wheel, which helps categorize the complex aromatic compounds found in high-quality specialty coffee. By combining the inherent elegance of the Gesha plant with the careful application of natural processing, this coffee offers a unique expression of its terroir in Antioquia.