08 - BEHIND THE SCENES
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First of all, sit down, turn on your speaker, and tune into our ALCOVE 08 playlist on Spotify or Apple Music.
WHAT THIS COFFEE MEANS TO US
In March 2024, in Japan, we tasted a coffee unlike anything we had ever tried before…
A month later, after contacting its producers in Colombia, we received it at our home in Prévost, ready to be roasted. All that separated us from them was a simple PayPal payment. This exchange represents KOHI’s first direct purchase ever.
The following week, we met Julio Madrid and Andres Quiceno at the Specialty Coffee Expo in Chicago, where they explained the details of this process, which was still unknown to us.
Since then, we have been regularly purchasing their coffee, and we are eternally grateful for their exceptional work and humanity, which explain why we continue to do our work as roasters. For us, a coffee like this and meeting the producers before its release is a bit like winning the Stanley Cup…
ABOUT JULIO QUICENO AND JULIO MADRID
From the producers:
“Café Fino, nestled in the heart of the Colombian coffee axis, is the result of third-generation coffee producers driven by a profound passion for the distinct flavors and aromas of specialty coffee. Our commitment goes beyond creating exceptional 100% Colombian specialty coffees: it is also based on a sustainable and responsible approach. Embracing the recreational dimensions of coffee, we take pleasure in sharing, preparing, and savoring the rich experiences that our carefully crafted lots offer.”
LA RIVIERA
From Julio Quiceno:
“In our continuous quest to advance and enhance our expertise in specialty coffee production, La Riviera was born. A haven of experiences and sensations, it proudly stands as the producer of some of Colombia’s finest specialty coffees.
La Riviera represents a fusion of skills, meticulously selecting the finest coffee beans, ensuring the utmost respect and precision in every process, and dedicating ourselves to delivering a singular cup of coffee to your table. Our aim is to unveil flavors and aromas that gracefully convey the intricate layers, beauty, and cultural richness of the Colombian coffee region to the palate of every consumer.”
Reminds us of: SOLENIA YELLOW BEGONIA (OK, yes, it’s poetic, but it’s a perfect match with the album from the playlist, what can you do!?), LEMONGRASS, SUGAR CANE, ORANGE PEEL
ORIGINE: COLOMBIA
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REGION:
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RISARALDA |
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PRODUCERS:
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JULIO MADRID + JULIO QUICENO |
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FARM:
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LA RIVIERA |
| VARIETY: | GESHA |
| PROCESS: | WASHED |
| ALTITUDE: | 1600m |
100g (Whole beans)
SUGGESTED PARAMETERS
Espresso (1:2.2)
94ºC
8 BARS
20g IN
44g OUT
30 seconds
V60 (1:15)
88ºC
20g IN - 300g OUT
60g Bloom (0:30)
140g (0:45-1:00)
220g (1:15-1:30)
300g (1:40-1:50)
End: 2m30s