Monte blanco - Colombia

This is a coffee that truly speaks for itself. A beautifully washed anaerobic coffee, carefully processed through a cold fermentation that gives the beans time to develop into something exceptional. This Pink Bourbon lot delivers everything we love in a coffee: incredible clarity, intense sweetness, and elegant floral notes.

Finca Monteblanco is located near Cueva de los Guácharos, one of Colombia’s protected national parks. The nearby Suaza River provides fresh water for both cultivation and processing, creating an environment where quality and nature go hand in hand.

This remarkable lot is the result of Rodrigo’s passion for research and innovation. His journey started in 2016, inspired by winemaking techniques where cooler fermentation temperatures help preserve and enhance delicate floral and fruity aromas. Rodrigo began experimenting with freezing pulped coffee, and although the first attempts were not successful, they revealed hints of the profile he was searching for. This encouraged him to continue exploring different temperatures, sugar levels (Brix), and coffee varieties until he found the perfect balance.

The cherries for this lot are selectively handpicked at peak ripeness, with farm workers trained to harvest only cherries between 26 and 30 Brix degrees. After harvesting, the cherries are floated and carefully sorted to remove any underripe or damaged fruit. Only the highest-quality cherries continue into processing.

The coffee is then placed in GrainPro bags and fermented in an industrial fridge at 10–14°C for 76 hours. This controlled cold fermentation slows microbial activity, allowing the coffee to develop its complex fruity and floral character. After fermentation, the parchment is washed with clean water and dried carefully: first in direct sunlight on parabolic beds, followed by a slower drying process on raised beds in the shade. The parchment is regularly turned to ensure even drying, taking approximately 23–25 days to reach the ideal moisture level.

A true expression of precision, patience, and innovation — a coffee where science and craft come together.