09 - BEHIND THE SCENES
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WHAT THIS COFFEE MEANS TO US
The relationship we have with Julio Quiceno and Julio Madrid is very meaningful, as it represents the first coffees we ever purchased directly from the producer, without any intermediaries. Not only is the relationship valuable, but the coffees that come from it are also incredibly well balanced.
Co-fermentation often takes up a lot of space with some producers, but with them, the approach is always very well-measured. They manage to preserve the terroir of each lot while adding a touch of sparkling confetti!
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.”
WHAT IN THE WORLD IS BABY BLUE?!
Baby Blue is crafted using the “Culturing” fermentation process by Julio Quiceno, where the coffee ferments with pineapple and selected microorganisms under limited oxygen for over 144 hours. This mixed fermentation leverages the activity of yeasts and bacteria to trigger complex metabolic reactions, resulting in a cup with layered spices and a uniquely expressive aromatic profile.
It’s the perfect flavor profile to pair with your December festivities.
Reminds us of: EUCALYPTUS, MINT, CINNAMON, RUM-FLAMBÉED PINEAPPLE
ORIGIN: 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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MILAN |
| VARIETY: | CATURRA + CASTILLO |
| PROCESS: | CULTURING |
| ALTITUDE: | 1500m |
100g (Whole beans)
SUGGESTED PARAMETERS
Espresso (1:2.2)
94ºC
8 BARS
20g IN
40g OUT
28 seconds
V60 (1:15)
90ºC
20g IN - 300g OUT
50g Bloom (0:40)
150g (0:40-0:55)
220g (1:15-1:30)
300g (1:45-2:00)
End: 2m40s