Colombia - Luis Calderon Caturron Natural
We love this coffee from Luis Calderon! It’s bright, fruity, and balanced. We have limited quantities of this one! You can read more about the farmer below.
Luis Anibal Calderon is somewhat of a local celebrity among Colombian coffee farmers. And for good reason. His dedication to preserving his father’s legacy and producing high quality coffee in Huila at Finca Villa Betulia is an inspiring story. This tradition is now passing down to Luis’ son, Yeison, who is taking up the mantle of managing the estate alongside his father. On this idyllic farm that sits high up in the mountains at 1550masl, they nurture over 20 rare and exceptional coffee varieties.
In the natural process, only the ripest coffee cherries are harvested. The entire procedure requires thorough planning because drying naturals is a slow process that can take up to four weeks. Coffee cherries are dried whole, without removing any of the fruit, on raised beds set out in the sun. During this stage, the coffee is turned regularly to increase airflow, support even drying, and prevent spoilage. After the cherries have been dried, they rest in conditioning bins and are only hulled as the shipment time draws near.
The Caturron varietal is one we rarely see and this in an exceptional opportunity to try an incredible naturally processed version of this unique and rare coffee.
This coffee scored a 93 on Coffee Review:
Blind Assessment
Sweetly tart, fruit-forward. Mango, baking chocolate, lemongrass, honey, fresh-cut fir in aroma and cup. Juicy-sweet acidity; crisp, velvety mouthfeel. Lemongrass and baking chocolate predominate in the finish.
Notes
Produced by Luis Calderon of Finca Betulia, entirely of the Caturron variety of Arabica, and processed by the natural method (dried in the whole fruit).
Bottom Line
Tropical fruit notes carry this brightly sweet-tart Colombia, supported by crisp chocolate and lemongrass tones.
We love this coffee from Luis Calderon! It’s bright, fruity, and balanced. We have limited quantities of this one! You can read more about the farmer below.
Luis Anibal Calderon is somewhat of a local celebrity among Colombian coffee farmers. And for good reason. His dedication to preserving his father’s legacy and producing high quality coffee in Huila at Finca Villa Betulia is an inspiring story. This tradition is now passing down to Luis’ son, Yeison, who is taking up the mantle of managing the estate alongside his father. On this idyllic farm that sits high up in the mountains at 1550masl, they nurture over 20 rare and exceptional coffee varieties.
In the natural process, only the ripest coffee cherries are harvested. The entire procedure requires thorough planning because drying naturals is a slow process that can take up to four weeks. Coffee cherries are dried whole, without removing any of the fruit, on raised beds set out in the sun. During this stage, the coffee is turned regularly to increase airflow, support even drying, and prevent spoilage. After the cherries have been dried, they rest in conditioning bins and are only hulled as the shipment time draws near.
The Caturron varietal is one we rarely see and this in an exceptional opportunity to try an incredible naturally processed version of this unique and rare coffee.
This coffee scored a 93 on Coffee Review:
Blind Assessment
Sweetly tart, fruit-forward. Mango, baking chocolate, lemongrass, honey, fresh-cut fir in aroma and cup. Juicy-sweet acidity; crisp, velvety mouthfeel. Lemongrass and baking chocolate predominate in the finish.
Notes
Produced by Luis Calderon of Finca Betulia, entirely of the Caturron variety of Arabica, and processed by the natural method (dried in the whole fruit).
Bottom Line
Tropical fruit notes carry this brightly sweet-tart Colombia, supported by crisp chocolate and lemongrass tones.
We love this coffee from Luis Calderon! It’s bright, fruity, and balanced. We have limited quantities of this one! You can read more about the farmer below.
Luis Anibal Calderon is somewhat of a local celebrity among Colombian coffee farmers. And for good reason. His dedication to preserving his father’s legacy and producing high quality coffee in Huila at Finca Villa Betulia is an inspiring story. This tradition is now passing down to Luis’ son, Yeison, who is taking up the mantle of managing the estate alongside his father. On this idyllic farm that sits high up in the mountains at 1550masl, they nurture over 20 rare and exceptional coffee varieties.
In the natural process, only the ripest coffee cherries are harvested. The entire procedure requires thorough planning because drying naturals is a slow process that can take up to four weeks. Coffee cherries are dried whole, without removing any of the fruit, on raised beds set out in the sun. During this stage, the coffee is turned regularly to increase airflow, support even drying, and prevent spoilage. After the cherries have been dried, they rest in conditioning bins and are only hulled as the shipment time draws near.
The Caturron varietal is one we rarely see and this in an exceptional opportunity to try an incredible naturally processed version of this unique and rare coffee.
This coffee scored a 93 on Coffee Review:
Blind Assessment
Sweetly tart, fruit-forward. Mango, baking chocolate, lemongrass, honey, fresh-cut fir in aroma and cup. Juicy-sweet acidity; crisp, velvety mouthfeel. Lemongrass and baking chocolate predominate in the finish.
Notes
Produced by Luis Calderon of Finca Betulia, entirely of the Caturron variety of Arabica, and processed by the natural method (dried in the whole fruit).
Bottom Line
Tropical fruit notes carry this brightly sweet-tart Colombia, supported by crisp chocolate and lemongrass tones.
8 oz/ 227 g
Varietal: Caturron
Elevation: 1500 masl
Process: Natural
Roast: Light
Tasting Notes: Floral, Tropical Fruits, Citrus, Chocolate
