Leonid Ramirez, Washed

Lemon butter, toffee & blood orange.

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A success story of specialty coffee: deliciousness driving positive impact for this young Colombian farmer. Above-market prices from Five Senses have supported Leonid Ramirez’s year-on-year quality and livelihood improvements. Even amongst this celebrated coffee origin, smallholders here can still struggle to capture the full value of their farming. Through above-market prices and his own ingenuity in processing, Leonid has been able to achieve incredibly delicious results year-on-year. Leonid’s approach to the classic processing method of Colombia maximises flavour with ripe coffee undergoing multiple stages of controlled fermentation in whole cherry before being pulped and finished as a classic washed coffee. The delicious results are smooth & tart lemon butter, toffee and blood orange.

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Produced by Leonid Ramirez in Colombia, this washed-process coffee showcases the meticulous standards maintained by the producer. The washed process—which involves removing the fruit flesh before drying—is widely utilized to highlight the inherent clarity and acidity of the bean. When roasted by Five Senses, this specific lot presents a profile defined by bright citrus notes of blood orange and lemon, balanced by the rich, comforting sweetness of butter and toffee.

While every harvest is unique, washed coffees are frequently celebrated for their clean, vibrant profiles that allow the terroir of the region to shine through. To better understand how these specific descriptors like lemon and toffee fit into the broader spectrum of coffee quality, you can consult the flavor wheel. This offering serves as a refined example of how careful cultivation and precise processing can result in a complex, well-rounded cup.