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COLOMBIA, BAYRON ARCILA DOUBLE FERMENT

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$24.00

Tasting Notes: Pineapple, honey, & berries

Location: Andes, Antioquia, Colombia

Altitude: 1850 masl

Variety: Castillo, Colombia and Caturra

Process: Extended Double Fermentation

About the Coffee: Bayron Double Fermentation Washed coffee is produced at El Vergel, located 1850 MASL in Sonson, Antioquia, Colombia. This unique coffee undergoes a double fermentation process, first fermented for 12 hours and then for an additional 168 hours in GrainPro bags. The cherries are then washed and dried for 10 days on drying beds. This meticulous process highlights vibrant notes of pineapple, honey, and strawberries, creating a rich and complex flavor profile. Byron named this coffee "Baluarte," meaning stronghold, as it reflects the coffee's strength and the enhanced qualities of his innovative approach.

About Byron: Bayron Arcila is a youth leader and advocate for coffee education in Sonson, Antioquia, Colombia. He has played a pivotal role in guiding young farmers in his community, encouraging a generational shift toward more innovative and sustainable farming practices. Byron is passionate about fostering a deep connection between the youth and their farms, helping them adopt modern techniques that improve the quality and distinctiveness of their coffee. His leadership not only transforms Colombian fields but also inspires the next generation of coffee producers to take pride in their craft.

Partnership Over Profit

Unblended Coffee focuses on multi-year relationships with producers, prioritizing stability, trust, and shared growth. These are not one-off purchases but ongoing partnerships that create space for better coffee and better outcomes over time.

Producer-Led Innovation

Producers in the Unblended program lead experimentation around processing, fermentation, and quality. From honey to anaerobic lots, these coffees reflect curiosity, skill, and a commitment to pushing what is possible at origin.

Why This Coffee Matters

This coffee supports continued investment in producers, funding experimentation, education, and long-term sustainability. Every purchase plays a role in building a more thoughtful and transparent coffee supply chain.