Colombia Washed Dark Fermentation Catiope

About This Coffee

This coffee is produced by Elkin Guzman at El Mirador in Huila, Colombia. It undergoes a distinctive Dark Fermentation Washed process that replicates ancient food preservation techniques. The harvested cherries are disinfected with a citric acid solution, oxidized for 24 hours, then pulped and placed in sealed plastic bags within sealed barrels buried underground for 8 days in complete darkness. This method enhances fermentative activity through the absence of light. The beans are dried to a moisture content of 10.5% to 11%.

Origin

Huila (Colombia)

Flavor Notes

Roast Level

Medium

Processing

Dark Fermentation Washed

Typology

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Luminous Coffee

Luminous Coffee was founded in 2020 by Mason Salisbury and Lexus Quirante in Las Vegas, Nevada, operating a distinctive pink powder coated Loring roaster in an 1,800 square foot space shared with Dark Moon Coffee. The company follows a Dropstore model, releasing small batch coffees exclusively on Fridays for 24 hour windows, with subscribers getting early access before the public. Luminous sources through direct trade relationships and donates to the Christian Urban Development Association in Arequipa, Peru, supporting education and health projects in coffee growing communities. The two person team has earned recognition from the Specialty Coffee Association's Coffee Design Awards and a Coffee Roaster of the Month designation from Commonly Coffee.

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