Tres Dragones Natural

This truly one-of-a-kind coffee opens with aromas of rum, strawberry-rhubarb pie, and nutmeg. We tasted notes of strawberry jam, black cherry, and vanilla alongside juicy lime acidity. The lingering finish features cocoa nib and clove.

This roast received 96 Points from Coffee Review and is a finalist for the inaugural Kenneth Davids Cup! Read the review here.

Details

Producer: Rigoberto Herrera Farm: Potosí, Café Granja La Esperanza Region: Valle del Cauca Altitude: 1,400-2,000 masl Varietal: Colombia Process: Natural Roast: Medium Notes: Strawberry Jam, Lime, Vanilla

The Story

This uniquely flavorful lot has become one of our most anticipated arrivals each year, with its combination of high-toned citric acidity, trademark strawberry note, and rich undertones of cocoa nib and baking spice.

The coffee cherries are picked manually and rigorously sorted before fermenting for 36 hours under controlled temperature. After fermentation the coffee begins drying in a silo for 48 hours, and is then moved to a solar drying facility for 15 days, until it reaches a moisture content of 11%.

From the Herrera brothers at Café Granja La Esperanza:

"This rich and expressive profile resurged from the ashes of our Potosí farm, devastated by a voracious fire, leaving just dust under our shoes. As always in Café Granja La Esperanza, we looked at the bright side of things and that is how we found ourselves in front of an empty space to redesign our entire production facility. We adopted three dragons to help us bring to life, with their fire, one of our most recognized and demanded profiles. The versatility of the dragons showed us new ways of enhancing natural notes in this already beautiful profile, making it richer in taste and intensity."

Produced by Rigoberto Herrera in the Valle del Cauca region of Colombia, the Tres Dragones Natural represents a meticulous approach to coffee cultivation. This lot features the Colombia varietal, a hybrid developed for its resilience and quality, grown at elevations ranging from 1400 to 2000 masl. As a natural-processed coffee, the cherries are dried with the fruit intact, a technique that often imparts a distinct sweetness and complexity to the final cup. You can learn more about the nuances of these processing methods to better understand how they influence the profile of this specific offering from PT's Coffee Roasting.

When evaluating the strawberry jam, lime, and vanilla notes identified by the roaster, it is helpful to reference the flavor wheel. These descriptors highlight the vibrant, fruit-forward character often sought in high-quality natural lots, providing a balanced experience that showcases the unique terroir of Herrera’s farm.