This coffee is a K01 process single origin from producer Diego Bermudez at Villa Esperanza Paraiso farm in El Tambo, Cauca, Colombia, grown at 1700 meters altitude. The K01 process involves ozone disinfection of ripe cherries followed by 12-hour anaerobic fermentation with saccharomyces cerevisiae, then pulping with cardamom seeds and yeasts in a rotative fermenter, thermal shock washing, and dehumidifier drying. Diego Bermudez has 13 years of experience in specialty coffee production and holds CQI Level 2 Processing qualification. The varietal is Castillo.
Hundred House Coffee is a micro roastery in Munslow, in the Shropshire Hills on the Welsh Borders, founded by Matt Wade and Anabelle De Gersigny. Matt has over 20 years in the coffee industry: he is one of the UK's first licensed Q Graders, placed second at the 2009 Roasters Guild Competition in Portland, and previously served as head roaster at Union Hand Roasted and Coffee Planet. He also co founded Nightjar Coffee in the Middle East. The roastery sources predominantly from Africa and Central and South America, with a commitment to long term fair relationships with growers. A portion of sales supports creative community projects through their Art + Industry Programme.
