Chiroso Washed
$
9.5
/lb
Leidy is dedicated to promoting specialty coffee in smaller regions like Caicedo, where quality and craftsmanship are often overlooked. This coffee is a testament to her commitment and expertise. It undergoes a meticulous fermentation process—first, 12 hours in cherry, allowing the fruit’s natural sugars to develop, followed by another 12 hours after being depulped. This careful approach results in a coffee that is exceptionally sweet and creamy while maintaining a clean and well-balanced profile. Every sip highlights the unique attributes of both the variety and the land, making it a true representation of Caicedo’s potential in the world of specialty coffee.
Taste Profile
Variety
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How this coffee was produced
Manual selection of ripe cherries. 12-hour fermentation in cherry, followed by depulping and 12 more hours in mucilage. Water is then added, and the coffee is left for an additional 3 days. Finally, it is washed with this same water and moved to dry under a canopy (marquesina).
Harvesting
Coffee is hand-picked and sorted, where 95% are fully ripe and depulped on the same day
Processing and Fermentation
The coffee undergoes a 12-hour fermentation in cherry, followed by depulping and an additional 12-hour fermentation without water. Afterward, water is added, and the coffee ferments for 3 more days before being washed.
Drying
It is dried on sunbeds with shade for 2 to 3 weeks, allowing for a slow and controlled drying process
Leidy Arroyave
Leidy, facing vision loss, remains passionate about specialty coffee. From a coffee-growing family, she experiments with fermentations, varietals, and drying processes. Despite her challenges, her vision loss drives her to explore new ways to connect with coffee and refine her cupping skills.
Renacer
Leidy's farm is located in Caicedo—a small piece of land filled with love and dedication. Through her hard work, she has introduced new varieties like Chiroso and built additional drying beds to enhance her coffee’s quality and flavor profile.
1950 m
2 Hectares & 2 employees
Castillo, Chiroso
November - January
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