This coffee is a San Juan variety grown at Finca Potosi in Caicedonia, Valle del Cauca, Colombia, at an altitude between 1,400 and 1,860 meters. It undergoes an innovative XO Natural process, involving 30 hours of dry anaerobic fermentation, followed by drying on raised beds, an 80-hour fermentation in grainpro bags driven by natural yeast, and a final drying phase. The flavor profile features notes of rum, pineapple, and oak.
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.
