Hard Beans - Colombia El Recreo Papayo Rojo Taza Platino #2 Filter 250 g

Origin: Colombia

Region : Pitalito, Huila

Variety: Papayo Rojo

Farm: El Recreo

Processing: Washed (fermented)

Altitude: 1750 m a.s.l.

ABOUT THE FARM

El Recreo is Alexandra Calderón Rojas's farm located in Pitalito, in the Huila department, at an altitude of approximately 1700 m above sea level. The farm spans 6 hectares, 5 of which are dedicated to coffee cultivation. This scale allows for great attention to detail in cherry selection and process quality.

ABOUT THE COFFEE

Papayo Rojo is a variety that brings plenty of dynamics and freshness to the cup. In a well-managed process, it can deliver a juicy, complex, and very clear profile. This is one of those coffees that shows modern Colombia can still surprise with its form, without losing precision. The cherries were hand-picked, then subjected to 24-hour oxidation and 36-hour fermentation in mucilage. After this stage, the mucilage layer was removed mechanically, followed by drying in a marquesina for about 20 days. This process builds greater depth of flavor and helps maintain high profile clarity.

RECIPE

• Proportions: 60 g of coffee per 1 liter of water

• Water temperature: 93°C

• Grind: medium-coarse

• Brewing time: 3:30 minutes

Method: Pour the coffee in 5 equal parts at 30-second intervals.

The water should completely drain through the coffee between pours.

If the water flows too slowly or too quickly, adjust the grind size to coarser/finer.

Remember to use soft, filtered water!

Store in a cold and dry space.