Las Flores – Sidra *Rare* 2024

by Offshoot Coffee

Cranberry, Grape, Orange BlossomCountry: ColombiaRegion: Acevedo, HuilaProcess: Anaerobic Fermentation Thermal ShockVariety: SidraElevation: 1700-1780 masl Background InformationIn the heart of Acevedo, Finca Las Flores thrives under distinct humidity levels, temperature variations, and an annual rainfall of 1113mm, all contributing to optimal conditions for coffee cultivation. The farm cultivates varieties including Java, Pacamara, Tabi, Pink Bourbon, Chiroso, Sidra, and Catimor. Sidra is renowned for its high yields, with the plant itself distinguished by its thick trunks. Dark green leaves adorn its branches, while its cherries grow densely packed, larger, and rounder compared to other varieties. After harvesting the ripest cherries, a manual selection process is undertaken to eliminate impurities, followed by an 18-hour fermentation in permeable polypropylene fibre bags. The coffee then undergoes another 36-hour anaerobic fermentation without water in 200-litre plastic barrels, fol