El Pijao Divisa

Carbonic Maceration Java

El Pijao Divisa, Colombia

We asked Diofanor, half-joking, which side of the mountain was better. He didn't hesitate: more rain, more cloud cover, cherries that mature slower and sweeter because of it. This is the second year we have worked with him on this Java lot, and last year we asked him for something specific: push the carbonic maceration toward deeper fruit. He thought 96 hours in a cooler spot would get us there, and part of this year's harvest was done exactly that way.

He has decades of experience and still talks about the work like someone learning it for the first time. He walked us through his cupping lab the way you would show someone a room you built yourself, and invited us to cup alongside him, not to evaluate, but to participate.

Coffee Review named this coffee one of the Top 50 in the world last year, at 96 points. We think this harvest earns more, and we already know what we're asking him for next.

Flavor Notes: Floral, Red Plum, Pineapple

Brewing Tips: HERE

Reserve coffees are on a limited roasting schedule. Anything ordered with it will be delayed and shipped alongside it.

Produced by Diofanor in Colombia, the El Pijao Divisa is a standout offering from Corvus Coffee Roasters. This lot showcases the Java varietal, which is often celebrated for its distinct profile and resilience. The coffee undergoes a carbonic maceration process, a technique that can significantly influence the final cup by altering how sugars and acids develop during fermentation.

When exploring coffees processed in this manner, enthusiasts often look for heightened intensity and unique aromatic qualities. The roaster identifies notes of floral, red plum, and pineapple in this specific selection. To better understand how these descriptors fit into the broader spectrum of coffee quality, you can reference the flavor wheel. By combining a specialized processing method with a unique varietal, this coffee provides a compelling look at the evolving landscape of modern production techniques.