Chiroso Lot 7

Jorge Rojas has dedicated his life to coffee since he was 12 years old, and was always focused on producing high-quality coffee while keeping ecological farming practices at the forefront. Rojas received his organic BIO certificate through ASEPOP Planadas,a 275-member coop in which provides its members with processing and QC resources, educational training, and various opportunities to travel to trade shows around the country.

We’re excited to carry more coffees from Jorge Rojas this year. We recently carried his washed Gesha from another one of his farms in Planadas, Finca La Roca, and last year we had his pink bourbon from this same farm, El Jardín. We tried several different Chiroso microlots of his earlier harvested earlier this year, which are meticulously separated by lot for fine-tuned drying processes. Unlike Lot 6 currently on the menu, this lot has a more mellow, caramelized profile. This lot was fermented for 12 hours in cherry, then depulped and left to ferment for 16 more hours in mucilage. The precision in fermentation and drying processes is evident in the resulting cup profile. We get clean, crisp notes like green apple and star fruit, with a lingering sweet caramel finish. 

 

Region                 Planadas, Tolima, Colombia

Farm                    Finca El Jardín Altitud                 2050 MASL Producer            Jorge Rojas Variety                Chiroso

Harvest               April 2026 Process              Washed

Fermentation   12h in cherry, 16h in mucilage

Produced by Jorge Rojas in the Planadas region of Tolima, Colombia, this Chiroso Lot 7 represents a focused expression of its specific terroir. The Chiroso varietal is often noted for its distinct profile, and in this instance, it has been prepared using the washed process, a method typically employed to highlight the inherent clarity and acidity of the bean. Roasted by Regalia Coffee, this lot showcases a bright, fruit-forward character defined by notes of green apple and star fruit, balanced by a grounding sweetness of caramel.

When exploring coffees from Colombia · Planadas, Tolima, enthusiasts often look for the interplay between high-elevation cultivation and meticulous post-harvest handling. To better understand how these specific descriptors align with broader sensory categories, you may wish to consult the flavor wheel. This coffee serves as a compelling example of how careful processing can elevate the unique qualities of the Chiroso variety.