From Finca Monteblanco in Huila, Colombia at 1730 meters elevation, this coffee features Caturra and Bourbon varieties, including Purple Caturra. The beans undergo the innovative Nectar Citrullus Co-fermented Washed process, which utilizes a mother culture containing lactobacillus and saccharomyces cerevisiae, fermented with melon and watermelon juice. The coffee is fermented for 150 hours before drying. Producer Rodrigo Sanchez Valencia employs rigorous monitoring and management throughout production to achieve consistent quality.
Hydrangea Coffee Roasters is a specialty roastery based in Berkeley, California, focused on light, fruit forward coffees produced through modern fermentation and experimental processing techniques. The lineup emphasizes terroir, showcasing how region, climate, and varietal interact with processing to shape flavor. New releases rotate regularly, featuring single origin lots with detailed tasting notes and processing information for each offering. The roastery's approach rewards adventurous palates drawn to the intersection of agricultural science and cup quality.
