El Turpial Laurina Natural

History

Limited Release for our 10 year Annivarsary!

Emerson Felipe Narváez's journey into specialty coffee is anything but ordinary, having worked as a soldier, builder, and baker before discovering coffee, a passion that led him to become a certified Q Grader and one of Nariño's most innovative producers. Driven by a vision to produce exceptional coffee, he established Finca El Turpial in a remote, high-altitude landscape accessible only by horseback, where he continues to experiment with some of the world's rarest and most challenging coffee varieties, including Laurina. His Laurina, a rare and notoriously challenging variety with naturally low caffeine, it is grown with extraordinary care and processed using his signature Natural 7 Days fermentation. The result is a vibrant and expressive cup, balancing the refined sweetness Laurina is known for with notes of mandarin orange, tropical fruit, and a distinctive wine-like character. 

Only 500 bags available. Riso printed bookmark included in every order.

Specifications

country

colombia

region

cumbitara, nariño

farmer

emerson felipe narváez

variety

laurina

process

natural 7 days

altitude

2000-2780 masl

tasting notes

mandarin orange, tropical fruit, winey

The El Turpial Laurina Natural, roasted by Prolog Coffee, represents a unique intersection of rare genetics and meticulous processing. Grown by Emerson Felipe Narváez in Cumbitara, Nariño, this lot highlights the distinct profile of the Laurina varietal. Known for its naturally low caffeine content and delicate structure, Laurina is often sought after for its refined complexity. In this instance, the coffee undergoes a 7-day natural process, a technique that typically encourages deep, fruit-forward characteristics as the cherry dries around the bean. You can learn more about how these processing methods influence the final cup profile by exploring our technical resources. Sourced from the high-altitude landscapes of Colombia, this coffee offers a vibrant sensory experience defined by notes of mandarin orange, tropical fruit, and a winey finish. To better understand how these specific descriptors align with broader industry standards, consult our flavor wheel.