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Colombia, Papayo

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$18.75 $94 In stock

Category: Coffee

Producer Jairo Arcila
Farm/Mill Santa Monica
Cultivar Papayo
Process Carbonic Maceration Natural
Location Quindio, Armenia
Altitude
1500 MASL
Harvest October 2024

 

Expect notes of Sea Buckthorn, Orange Wine, Persimmon

Carbon negative coffee



Jairo Arcila, a leading figure in Colombian coffee, has over 40 years of experience producing high-quality coffee. His sons, Felipe and Carlos, continue his legacy through Cofinet importers, our main source for Colombian coffee.

The Papayo coffee variety, mainly found in Huila, Colombia, has mysterious origins. Initially thought to be a Caturra mutation, it is now linked to Ethiopian varieties that somehow made their way to Colombia. Its elongated cherries resemble papaya fruit, hence the name. Jairo has borrowed a winemaking technique—carbonic maceration—using carbon dioxide during fermentation. This creates a complex, enhanced, fruit-driven profile.

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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Riley Q. ★★★★★

The carbonic maceration really comes through in the cup—it’s got this juicy, almost wine-like brightness that I haven’t found in other naturals from the region. At 1500 MASL, it’s balanced enough for my morning pour-over but interesting enough to sip black on its own.

Claire J. ★★★★★

This lot from Jairo Arcila is the first coffee I've had from a 1500-meter farm that still tastes this juicy, and the papayo cultivar brings a sweetness I can't quite place. The carbonic maceration natural process makes for a clean, almost wine-like cup that I keep coming back to.

Elizabeth J. ★★★★★

The carbonic maceration really comes through—it’s fruity and lively without being sharp, and at 1500 meters the acidity feels bright but smooth. I brewed it as a pour-over and the sweetness lingered nicely. Wish the bag lasted longer, honestly.

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