A light roast whole bean coffee from Javier Jiménez Lasso's 1.5-hectare farm La Esmeralda, located in Garzón, Huila, Colombia, at 1,680–1,720 masl. The lot features Castillo and Colombia varieties, processed via anaerobic fermentation in cherry, followed by pulping, aerobic fermentation in open tanks, washing, and drying — a double fermentation washed method. The cup is bright and sweet, with notes of orange, almond, and honey. Imported by Mare Terra and roasted in Copenhagen by Saftig Kaffe.
Saftig Kaffe was established in Copenhagen in late 2019 as a small batch specialty roastery. The name, meaning "juicy" in Danish, sets the tone for their approach: light roasted, expressive coffees that foreground the craft of the farmer. They work with processing methods like anaerobic naturals and other experimental techniques, sourcing from origins including Kenya, Nicaragua, Ethiopia, and Colombia. Each roast is designed to let terroir and processing shine rather than impose a house flavour. Saftig also runs a brew bar in Copenhagen, open a few days a week, where visitors can taste what's current.
