Colombia El Renacer Typica Watermelon Co-Fermentation Washed Coffee | 250g

El Renacer farm is located in the Páez indigenous reserve in Colombia, an area known for its ideal natural conditions for premium coffee varieties like Bourbon, Pink Bourbon, SL28, and Typica.

Eider Ivan Socorreño is the third generation growing coffee at El Renacer farm.

In recent years, the farm has focused on systematically refining their processing methods to create more distinctive and unique flavors.

One of these innovations is the watermelon fermentation process, which has brought a fresh twist to Colombia’s heritage Typica variety.

THE WATERMELON CO-FERMENTATION & WASHED PROCESSING METHOD

Special Lactobacillus & Saccharomyces cerevisiae cultures are cultivated with fresh watermelon and Panela sugar, then fermented with the coffee for 150 hours. During this time, aromatic compounds from the watermelon infuse into the beans, creating their signature flavor. The coffee is then slow-dried under shade for 14 days. Once it reaches the desired moisture level, the beans are packaged and aged for several more months before hitting the market.

Fresh watermelon is fermented with Colombian Typica coffee for 150 hours before drying.

THE FLAVOR OF COLOMBIA WATERMELON CO-FERMENTATION & WASHED COFFEE

Drinking this Watermelon coffee delivers the bright, refreshing sensation of watermelon and ripe cantaloupe juice. Sweet, juicy flavors spread across your palate, followed by subtle chocolate notes. It’s smooth and easy-drinking overall – like sipping fresh melon juice.

Cupping notes: Cantaloupe, Watermelon, Chocolate, Juicy

CHARACTERISTICS OF TYPICA WATERMELON CO-FERMENTATION & WASHED ROASTED COFFEE

• Roast level: Light
• Best brewing methods: Pour over, Cold brew
• Ready to brew: 10-15 days from roast date
• Best enjoyed within: 3 months unopened, 1 month after opening. If not using right away, store in the freezer (frozen coffee stays fresh for up to a year – you can grind it straight from frozen, no thawing needed)
• Pro tip: Open the bag a day before brewing to release trapped gases, then reseal for better aroma and flavor
• Whole bean coffee. If you need it ground, let iCup know what brewing equipment you’re using so we can choose the right grind size. We recommend getting your own grinder to grind fresh each time
• Package size: 250g
• Roasted by: iCup Roaster

INFORMATION ON COLOMBIA TYPICA WATERMELON CO-FERMENTATION & WASHED COFFEE

• Region: Caldas, Colombia
• Variety: Typica, Mejorado
• Processing: Co-Fermentation & Washed
• Altitude: 1,650 – 1,750 masl
• Moisture: ~11%

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