Colombia · Carbonic Maceration
Colombia Johan Vergara Coffee
Roasted by Press Coffee Roasters
Carbonic macerated Colombian coffee with tropical fruit sweetness and bright cherry acidity.
From the roaster
CUPPING NOTES FROM OUR HEAD ROASTER
A relatively tame Carbonic Macerated coffee, this offering from Johan Vergara offers tropical fruit sweetness, bright cherry acidity, and a crisp white wine finish. As it cools, the acidity will diminish, leaving a slightly heavier body and transitioning from chardonnay to pinot noir on the finish.
ORIGIN
Farm: Las Flores Region: Huila Process: Carbonic Maceration Variety: Yellow Bourbon Elevation: 1800masl
— Press Coffee Roasters
Context
This Colombia · Huila coffee from producer Johan Vergara showcases the potential of carbonic maceration, a processing method that often amplifies fruit-forward character. Grown at 1800 meters, this Yellow Bourbon expresses tropical fruit sweetness alongside bright cherry acidity—a combination that Press Coffee Roasters has shaped into wine-like complexity, evoking both chardonnay and pinot noir. The crisp white wine finish suggests the interplay between the varietal's natural sweetness and the processing technique's fermentative depth.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Colombia Johan Vergara Coffee grown?
Colombia Johan Vergara Coffee, roasted by Press Coffee Roasters, is sourced from Huila, Colombia.
What does Colombia Johan Vergara Coffee taste like?
Expect tasting notes of tropical fruit sweetness, bright cherry acidity, crisp white wine finish, chardonnay, and pinot noir.
How is Colombia Johan Vergara Coffee processed?
Colombia Johan Vergara Coffee uses the Carbonic Maceration process.
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