Colombia Tolima El Vergel "Java"

About This Coffee

NEW July 2025 Colombia Tolima El Vergel "Java"（Colombia・Tolima・El・Verger・Java） A special Java has arrived from El Vergel Estate, located in Fresno, Tolima, Colombia, produced by Martha Montenegro. Founded in 1995 by the Bayter family, El Vergel Estate originally began as an avocado farm. However, after a poor harvest in 2006, the farm shifted its focus to coffee production. Martha’s leadership, the team conducted extensive research on varieties and fermentation, introducing high-quality cultivars such as Geisha and Java. Today, El Vergel is recognized as one of Colombia’s most innovative producers, pioneering advanced processing techniques—including fermentations that use koji mold. This particular lot underwent 8 hours of pre-fermentation, followed by 96 hours of controlled bio-reactor fermentation, and was then carefully dried under precisely monitored conditions. The beans were subsequently aged for 20 to 30 days, allowing the flavors to stabilize and deepen. Grown at an altitude of 1,450 meters in nutrient-rich volcanic soil, this coffee offers a complex fruit profile reminiscent of apricot and raisin, balanced by a chocolate-like sweetness and a smooth texture. A refined cup that beautifully unites bright acidity and silky body — a true reflection of El Vergel’s spirit of innovation and dedication. Enjoy this exceptional expression of craftsmanship and passion