Jardines del Encanto

Washed Maragesha

Quindio, Colombia

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

Felipe Arcila is a fourth-generation coffee farmer from one of Colombia’s most respected coffee families, having learned the craft from his father, Jairo.  Felipe owns Jardines del Edén and Jardines del Encanto, with the intent of pioneering natural processing and advanced fermentation techniques. Their work has helped position the farm as a benchmark for innovation and quality, contributing to a broader movement that has influenced producers across Colombia to explore rare varieties and push beyond conventional methods. 

This particular coffee variety, Maragesha, is a hybrid of Maragogype, known for its unusually large beans, and Gesha, prized for its complex, high-scoring flavor profile. It's a low-yielding variety, which makes it a riskier option for producers over higher-yielding alternatives. Felipe chose to grow it anyway, betting on flavor potential over volume and demonstrating his commitment to experimentation and quality. This lot undergoes washed processing, offering a direct expression of Colombian terroir and the Maragesha variety's inherent flavor.

Flavor Notes: Strawberry, Peach, Red Wine

Brewing Tips: Here

Produced by Felipe Arcila in the Quindio region of Colombia, Jardines del Encanto represents a unique intersection of rare genetics and meticulous preparation. This lot features the Maragesha varietal, a hybrid known for its distinct profile, which is showcased here through a washed process. By removing the fruit flesh before drying, this method typically emphasizes the inherent clarity and acidity of the bean, allowing the specific characteristics of the terroir to shine through.

Sourced and roasted by Corvus Coffee Roasters, this coffee presents a vibrant sensory experience defined by notes of strawberry, peach, and red wine. When evaluating such complex profiles, enthusiasts often consult a flavor wheel to better identify the nuanced layers of fruit and fermentation-derived characteristics. Jardines del Encanto serves as a compelling example of how careful cultivation and precise processing can elevate a singular varietal, offering a sophisticated cup that highlights the evolving landscape of Colombian specialty coffee.