PROFILES · LATAMLOT · 03 / HARVEST

Exotic coffee beans from Colombia

Six coffee identities defining specialty sourcing in Latin America today — from championship nano-lots to sugarcane-process decaf that cups like the real thing.

THERMAL SHOCK COFFEES01 · thermal-shock
01 / 0687–91 PTS

THERMAL SHOCK COFFEES

After fermentation, beans go through controlled hot and cold water shocks. Producers use the step to lock in the profile reached at the fermentation peak; buyers typically look for high clarity, a clean structure and vivid fruit expression.

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TROPICAL · STONE FRUIT · CRYSTALLINE SWEETNESS
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ANAEROBIC FERMENTATION LOTS02 · anaerobic
02 / 0686–90 PTS

ANAEROBIC FERMENTATION LOTS

Single and double fermentations in sealed bioreactors, in some cases inoculated with selected microorganisms, and monitored by pH and temperature. Deep, wine-like complexity with layered aromatics you cannot reach through washed processing alone.

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WILD FRUIT · WINE-LIKE · COMPLEX
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GEISHA & EXOTIC VARIETIES03 · geisha-exotic
03 / 0688–92 PTS

GEISHA & EXOTIC VARIETIES

Geisha, Sudan Rume, Pink Bourbon and Java grown above 1,800 m in Cauca. Delicate, aromatic and floral profiles that reward careful roasting and slow brewing.

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JASMINE · PASSION FRUIT · SILKY
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KOJI & EXPERIMENTAL FERMENTATIONS04 · koji-experimental
04 / 0687–91 PTS

KOJI & EXPERIMENTAL FERMENTATIONS

Koji spores, lager yeasts and co-innovation lots developed between producer, laboratory and roaster. Umami-driven sweetness and floral notes that are still uncommon on any menu.

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UMAMI SWEETNESS · OSMANTHUS · UNPRECEDENTED
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COMPETITION LOTS05 · competition
05 / 0689–92 PTS

COMPETITION LOTS

Nano-lots scored 89+ and used by national and world-stage competitors in Brewers Cup, Barista Championship and Cup of Excellence contexts. Reserved, allocated and traceable to the individual competitor when relevant.

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THE LOTS CHAMPIONSHIPS ARE WON WITH
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SPECIALTY DECAF06 · specialty-decaf
06 / 0685–88 PTS

SPECIALTY DECAF

Sugarcane-process (EA natural) decaffeination applied to specialty green from the same producers. Aromatics, sweetness and body remain intact — a decaf that cups like caffeinated specialty, not a compromise.

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BERRIES · CARAMEL · FULL BODY
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