Columbian Caturra Washed

Luz Helena Salazar - Colombia

Region: Armenia, Quindio

MASL: 1450

FARM: Maracay

Flavour: Lemongrass, Pear, Sauvignon Blanc

This coffee was grown by Luz Helena Salazar at the farm La Leona in Armenia, Colombia. This coffee is harvested following strict ripeness criteria, floated and
hand-sorted to remove any defects. Cherries were then exposed to 30 hours of underwater fermentation before being pulped. The parchment was then gently washed and then dried in temperature controlled conditions until ideal moisture content was achieved. This microlot is 100% Caturra. This variety originated in Minas Gerais, Brazil. It is a natural mutation of Red Bourbon. Caturra produces more coffee and is more resistant to plant diseases than Bourbon.

Luz Helena grew up in Armenia and has been producing coffee for the last 20 years. She owns Maracay, an 8-hectare farm located at 1450 m.a.s.l, in Armenia Quindio. Luz is Carlos and Felipe’s mother, and wife of Jairo Arcila.

Common flavour descriptors include citrus, red berries, stone fruits, and hints of caramel or chocolate.