Peach Co-Ferment

Our Rare Collection showcases some of the most exciting coffees we encounter — exceptional microlots, innovative processing methods, outstanding producers, and coffees chosen for their remarkable cup quality and unforgettable flavour profiles.

This Peach Co-Ferment is a perfect example.

Produced by third-generation coffee farmer Jairo Arcila at Santa Mónica in Quindío, Colombia, this coffee is bursting with the flavour of juicy fresh peaches and peach iced tea. Sweet, vibrant and incredibly expressive, it delivers a refreshing cup that almost tastes as though you've added peaches yourself. Whether brewed as a pour-over, served over ice, or enjoyed as a cold brew, it offers a wonderfully juicy drinking experience from start to finish.

To create this unique profile, ripe Castillo cherries underwent a 48-hour dry anaerobic fermentation. During this process, fresh peaches were introduced into the sealed fermentation environment, allowing the fruit character to infuse naturally into the coffee. The lot was then gently washed and slowly dried on raised beds to preserve its bright, fruit-forward character and exceptional clarity.

Jairo and his wife, Luz Helena Salazar, have become renowned for their commitment to quality and innovation, continually pushing the boundaries of coffee processing while supporting their local community through seasonal employment opportunities.

This is a coffee for those who love discovering something a little different — bold, playful and packed with flavour.

From Quarter Horse Coffee, this Castillo lot from Jairo Arcila's Santa Mónica farm in Colombia's Quindío region undergoes anaerobic fermentation—a controlled technique that intensifies fruit character and complexity. The roaster emphasizes peach as the dominant note, reinforced by comparisons to peach iced tea and a juicy sweetness, positioning this as a fruit-forward expression. Anaerobic fermentation tends to amplify fermented and stone-fruit flavors, and the tasting profile reflects that intensity: vibrant, bright, and decidedly sweet rather than balanced toward acidity or earthiness.