Colombia Jhoan Vergara Chiroso

A spectacular special release from Jhoan Vergara's Finca Las Flores. This experimental washed Chiroso offers spicy floral notes with the sweet, tangy acidity of white peach and Thai lime.

REGION: Acevedo, Huila ORIGIN: Colombia FARM/CO-OP: Jhoan Vergara, Finca Las Flores ELEVATION: 1,750m PROCESSING METHOD: Mosto Washed TASTE: Spicy Flower | White Peach | Thai Lime

ROAST: Light

Jhoan Vergara’s mosto washed Chiroso is one of many experimental and innovatively processed varieties produced at Finca Las Flores in the Acevedo region of Huila, Colombia. Genetically linked to the landrace varieties of Ethiopia, this relatively rare variety offers a highly complex and nuanced flavor profile—and this release from Jhoan is no exception. Once harvested, the cherries undergo an oxidation period before being depulped and then undergoing a period of anaerobic fermentation. During this fermentation, mosto from the previous fermentation is added, which allows for the introduction of important sugars, yeasts, and bacteria that contribute a unique depth of flavor to the coffee. In the cup, we're finding so many vibrant flavors, ranging from intense florality and spicy ginger to bright, sweet stone fruit and citrus acidity.

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Produced by Jhoan Vergara at Finca Las Flores in Acevedo, Huila, this Colombia Jhoan Vergara Chiroso represents a distinct expression of the Colombia · Acevedo, Huila region. The Chiroso varietal is showcased here through a specialized Mosto Washed process, a technique that involves fermenting coffee cherries with a concentrated "must" or juice to influence the final cup profile. As detailed in our processing methods explainer, such controlled fermentation can significantly alter the acidity and body of a coffee.

Roasted by Ozo Coffee, this lot presents a complex sensory profile characterized by notes of spicy flower, white peach, and Thai lime. When evaluating these specific descriptors, drinkers may find it helpful to reference the flavor wheel to better categorize the interplay between the floral aromatics and the bright, citrus-forward acidity. This coffee offers a unique opportunity to experience the intersection of innovative processing and the specific terroir of the Huila department.