Special 2 - Potosi XO
Colombia, Potosi XO
Soft fruit notes and rich sweetness are contrasted with a crisp and juicy acidity in this lot from Finca Potosí.
In 2018, we first experienced this exceptional lot from La Cabra and their Colombian partners, CGLE, which completely changed our perspective on coffee. At that time, the processing methods available were far more limited compared to what exists today. Producers had to rely heavily on innovation to enhance the coffee's profile without the use of infusions or inoculation. This creative approach to processing allowed them to unlock new flavors and complexities, showcasing the true potential of the coffee, even with the constraints of the era.
For this process, CGLE have used a very long in-cherry fermentation of around 50 hours in open temperature-controlled tanks. After the fermentation, the cherries are transferred to drying silos for a slow and controlled mechanical drying, making a full natural process possible in this humid and damp climate. Their meticulous production process has resulted in a coffee that creates a balance between primary terroir flavours, and secondary process-driven flavours.
We’ve made it a priority to purchase this lot every year, though we missed out last year as it sold out too quickly. This time, we were fortunate enough to secure plenty of boxes for our Premium Subscription members, with just a few remaining for the casual buyer. Don’t miss the chance to experience this exceptional coffee before it’s gone again!
Producer Café Granja La Esperanza
Region Valle del Cauca
Altitude 1800 masl
Varietal San Juan
Process Natural
Harvest February 2024
Colombia, Potosi XO
Soft fruit notes and rich sweetness are contrasted with a crisp and juicy acidity in this lot from Finca Potosí.
In 2018, we first experienced this exceptional lot from La Cabra and their Colombian partners, CGLE, which completely changed our perspective on coffee. At that time, the processing methods available were far more limited compared to what exists today. Producers had to rely heavily on innovation to enhance the coffee's profile without the use of infusions or inoculation. This creative approach to processing allowed them to unlock new flavors and complexities, showcasing the true potential of the coffee, even with the constraints of the era.
For this process, CGLE have used a very long in-cherry fermentation of around 50 hours in open temperature-controlled tanks. After the fermentation, the cherries are transferred to drying silos for a slow and controlled mechanical drying, making a full natural process possible in this humid and damp climate. Their meticulous production process has resulted in a coffee that creates a balance between primary terroir flavours, and secondary process-driven flavours.
We’ve made it a priority to purchase this lot every year, though we missed out last year as it sold out too quickly. This time, we were fortunate enough to secure plenty of boxes for our Premium Subscription members, with just a few remaining for the casual buyer. Don’t miss the chance to experience this exceptional coffee before it’s gone again!
Producer Café Granja La Esperanza
Region Valle del Cauca
Altitude 1800 masl
Varietal San Juan
Process Natural
Harvest February 2024
Colombia, Potosi XO
Soft fruit notes and rich sweetness are contrasted with a crisp and juicy acidity in this lot from Finca Potosí.
In 2018, we first experienced this exceptional lot from La Cabra and their Colombian partners, CGLE, which completely changed our perspective on coffee. At that time, the processing methods available were far more limited compared to what exists today. Producers had to rely heavily on innovation to enhance the coffee's profile without the use of infusions or inoculation. This creative approach to processing allowed them to unlock new flavors and complexities, showcasing the true potential of the coffee, even with the constraints of the era.
For this process, CGLE have used a very long in-cherry fermentation of around 50 hours in open temperature-controlled tanks. After the fermentation, the cherries are transferred to drying silos for a slow and controlled mechanical drying, making a full natural process possible in this humid and damp climate. Their meticulous production process has resulted in a coffee that creates a balance between primary terroir flavours, and secondary process-driven flavours.
We’ve made it a priority to purchase this lot every year, though we missed out last year as it sold out too quickly. This time, we were fortunate enough to secure plenty of boxes for our Premium Subscription members, with just a few remaining for the casual buyer. Don’t miss the chance to experience this exceptional coffee before it’s gone again!
Producer Café Granja La Esperanza
Region Valle del Cauca
Altitude 1800 masl
Varietal San Juan
Process Natural
Harvest February 2024