Limited Edition — Strawberry Sundae
Innovation Series explores innovative processing methods that push the boundaries of how coffee can taste through science, control, and experimentation — where processing becomes the primary driver of flavour.
Producer: Jairo Arcila
Farm: Santa Mónica
Region: Armenia, Quindío, Colombia
Variety: Castillo
Elevation: 1,450 – 1,500 MASL
Processing: Honey Process with Strawberry — 72-Hour Dry Anaerobic Fermentation with Strawberries
Drying: Raised Beds
Annual Rainfall: 1,800 – 2,000 mm
Temperature: 18 – 28°C
Soil Conditions: Volcanic Ash
Cupping Score: 88.75
Roast profile: Medium roast
Flavour notes: Ripe Strawberry. Chocolate. Mandarin. Vanilla. Molasses.
Acidity: Juicy
Body: Medium – Syrupy
As a Pour Over
A fruit-forward and expressive cup led by the unmistakable sweetness of ripe strawberries. Juicy mandarin brings a bright citrus lift before transitioning into vanilla, chocolate and a deeper molasses-like sweetness. The cup is layered yet approachable, balancing vibrant fruit with a rich, dessert-like finish.
As an Espresso
As espresso, the strawberry character becomes concentrated and jammy, accompanied by rich chocolate and molasses sweetness. Mandarin adds enough acidity to keep the cup lively, while vanilla rounds out the finish. The result is a syrupy, fruit-driven espresso with a long, sweet aftertaste.
Farm Information
This experimental microlot was grown by Jairo Arcila at Santa Mónica in Armenia, Quindío, Colombia.
The coffee is 100% Castillo, a Colombian variety developed by the Federación Nacional de Cafeteros. Castillo was bred for greater productivity and resistance to coffee leaf rust while maintaining strong cup quality.
For this lot, the coffee cherries undergo a 72-hour dry anaerobic fermentation with the pulp still on. During fermentation, strawberries are added, creating an environment designed to develop a pronounced fruit-driven character.
Following fermentation, the cherries are pulped and transferred to raised beds, where they are carefully dried until the ideal moisture content is achieved.
The resulting cup displays an intense combination of ripe strawberry, chocolate, mandarin, vanilla and molasses. The contrast between bright fruit and deeper sweetness makes this an expressive example of experimental processing and a standout release in our Innovation Series.
Packaging
Premium White Matte Block Bottom Pouches with One-way Valve & Easy-Tear Resealable Zipper. Heat Sealed for extended freshness.
