BRAYAN LAS PALMAS STRAWBERRY

Description

Brayan Alvear grew up on a coffee farm in San Adolfo, Acevedo, Huila, Colombia, where his love for coffee was sparked early on by after-school lessons from his father. What started as simple conversations soon turned into a lifelong passion. Today, Brayan works alongside 60 people, including his family, to share their exceptional coffee with the world. This coffee is a blend of three varieties: Caturra, Castillo, and Colombia, all grown in the Huila region. What makes it truly special is its unique processing method, where strawberries are used to infuse the beans with a fruity, vibrant flavor. The process begins with a 24-hour pre-fermentation of the cherries in plastic bags, followed by another 24-hour fermentation while still in the cherry. Once the pulp is removed, the beans undergo an additional five-day anaerobic co-fermentation with dried strawberries, allowing them to absorb the fruity flavor and enhance the candy-like aroma. The beans are then dried for 10 days to achieve the perfect moisture level, followed by a five-day stabilization period. These three stages of fermentation bring out delicate notes of strawberry, a candy-like sweetness, and a smooth milk chocolate mouthfeel with a lingering aftertaste. Origin : Las Palmas, San Adolfo, Huila, Colombia Producer/Farm : Brayan Alvear Process : Co-fermented Roast Profile : Light Varieties : Castillo, Caturra & Colombia Altitude : 1.400 - 1.600 m.a.s.l. Tasting Notes : Candy, Strawberry, White Chocolate Size : 8oz. (227g) Coffee beans roasted by Newbery Street Coffee Roasters in Greater Boston ------------------------------------------------ Coffee: 15g Grind Size: Medium Brewer: OREA V3 MKII with Kalita Wave 185 Water: 92'C (Boston tap water with ZEROWATER: TDS 000) Ending Time: ~1:50  Time (s)  Add Water (g)  Total (g) 0:00 40 40 Circle Pour 0:30 40 80 Center Pour 0:50 70 150 Center Pour 1:20 70 220 Center Pour   ------------------------------------------------