Colombia Watermelon Rush

About This Coffee

This blend of Colombia varieties undergoes a unique experimental process. The coffee begins with a 48-hour pre-fermentation in plastic bags under anaerobic conditions, followed by a five-day fermentation with dried, ground watermelon added to the beans while still in mucilage. Fresh watermelon is also incorporated during fermentation, imparting refreshing sweetness and subtle citrus notes. After pre-drying on sun-exposed patios and mechanical drying in static silos, the beans undergo a 30-day stabilization period to develop a balanced and distinctive profile.

Origin

Colombia

Flavor Notes

Citrus Fruit, Watermelon

Roast Level

Light

Processing

Anaerobic Fermentation With Watermelon

Typology

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Gold Box Roastery

Barbara Croce, a licensed Q Grader, established Gold Box in Newcastle around 2013 before expanding to Dubai in 2015, building a dual operation across the UK and UAE. The philosophy is stated plainly: less swagger, more substance. The team backing that claim is formidable. Luca Croce, Barbara's son, won the UK Brewers Cup in 2022 and 2023 and placed fourth at the World Brewers Cup in Athens. Kiah Parangue took the UAE and World Lavazza Barista titles in the same period, and head roaster Emmanuel Velora won the inaugural A Shot in the Dark Middle East Roasting Competition. Barbara herself lived on a coffee farm for months to deepen her understanding of production. Sourcing runs on direct trade relationships built through repeated farm visits, and the operation includes an SCA specification training school alongside its roasting and retail work.

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