COLOMBIA Edison Argote

Region: Ororapa, Huila Varietal: SL-28 Process: Advanced Natural Notes: Twizzler, green apple candy, port wine

This Colombian coffee from Edinson Argote is a total standout, especially after helping Justin Bull snag the 2025 US Brewers Cup. What makes it so unique is a high-tech "Advanced Natural" process that uses yeast inoculation and thermal shock to really pump up the sweetness and clarity. It’s essentially a masterclass in fermentation from the Huila region, resulting in a flavor profile that is both complex and award-winning.

Edison Argote's advanced-natural SL-28 from Ororapa, Huila showcases how natural processing can amplify fruit-forward aromatics and wine-like complexity. The SL-28 varietal, known for its ability to express bold flavors, channels sweet candy notes and deeper fermented undertones in this lot—a signature profile of naturally-processed coffees that allow extended fruit contact during drying. Sump Coffee has captured notes evoking Twizzler candy, green apple brightness, and port wine characteristics, suggesting a coffee that bridges bright acidity with richer, jammy depth. This represents the kind of expressive, fruit-driven expression that appeals to drinkers seeking complexity beyond traditional washed coffees.