El Turpial Semi-Washed SL28

Description

Origin: Colombia Region: Cumbitara, Nariño, Colombia Farmer: Emerson Narváez Farm: El Turpial Varietal: SL28 Processing: Semi-Washed Elevation: 2200 masl Profile: Ripe plum, sweet basil, honeycrisp apple Price per lb (shipping + greens): $22 About the farmer: Emerson Felipe Narváez is a 33-year-old, second-generation coffee producer from Cumbitara, Nariño. His farm, Finca El Turpial, sits at 2,200 meters above sea level and spans 30 hectares, with one hectare dedicated entirely to SL-28. About the coffee: Picked as fully ripe cherries and floated to remove defects, this lot underwent a two-stage fermentation: 48 hours dry anaerobic in-cherry in sealed barrels, followed by 96 hours of fermentation after pulping. It's noted that at above 2,000 masl, the cooler temperatures slow microbial activity and result in a brighter and fruitier coffee. Roaster's notes: This one is a fun terroir expression as it is a bit wild in flavor. It's moreso pretty multi-dimensional in that it expresses hints of spice, tea-notes, and wild fruit. It kinda has... a little bit of everything. And in the processing description, the importer notes how it tastes like a blend of Colombian & Kenyan coffee -- which kinda... makes sense. The Kenyan punchiness and bright fruit comes out, but then the other parts of the cup express more Colombian qualities. This is a good pick if you want something terroir-driven and unique. Brewing Notes: V60 Water temp: 90-93C Brew recipe: 0. 18g grounds a tad coarser 1. 60mL bloom (for 40 seconds) 2. 60mL second bloom (until water drains) 3. pour to 300mL -- apply light swirls if grounds are sticking to brewer sides   Rest notes: I'd leave it alone for 3+ weeks if possible.  Additional Notes: Learn more about how we price our coffee here.