CGLE Potosi • Natural • Mandela • Colombia

Description

Producer: CGLE Potosi Origin: Colombia Process: Natural Varietal: Mandela Altitude: 1420- 1660 MASL Flavour Notes: Orange liqueur, rich chocolate, whisky roast level: Very Light FARM Potosi, the farm that began Café Granja la Esperanza’s story, sits across the misty valley from Las Margaritas and handles dry milling for both farms. It is the origin of the Tres Dragones legend, linked to three mechanical dryers. In 2018, a spark from one dryer caused a fire that destroyed the house, although nobody was hurt. Today, the 74-hectare farm includes 22 hectares of forest and 52 hectares of coffee. Potosi grows Bourbon, Mandela, Colombia, Caturra, Castillo, CGLE17, Tabi, Yirgacheffe, and SL34. The farm also conducts Geisha breeding trials and field-tests new varieties before larger-scale production. PROCESS The cherries are carefully picked at their optimal level of ripeness before undergoing flotation to remove less dense fruit. Brix levels are then measured to assess sweetness and quality. Next, the cherries are fermented in open tanks for 48 hours, encouraging the development of strong and complex flavours. Following fermentation, the cherries are dried in mechanical dryers for 8 to 12 days at a controlled temperature of 38°C. Once fully dried, the coffee is transferred to climate-controlled warehouses maintained between 18°C and 19°C. This controlled storage environment helps preserve the coffee’s distinctive characteristics, quality, sweetness, and developed flavour profile.