Flavor notes: Lemonade, Nectarine, Praline, Citrus, Candied Fruit Process: Natural Roast Level: Light Cup Description: Wow, this was a great cup to drink! To be honest, I didn't know what to expect when roasting it. You never really know with these natural processed coffees. Boy was I surprised! The scent hits you right away. It's sweet and fruity, almost like candied fruit. There's a nuttiness there as well, but not too strong. The cup is a little heavier-bodied than something you might get from a washed coffee. The fruits definitely noticeable, but not tangy. Overall, I find this to be a very pleasant coffee to drink. Farm Notes: Manos Juntas is a micromill located in the Sotará area of Colombia’s Cauca region and operated by Banexport. The idea behind this mill is simple: make the process easier for both the coffee producers and the export partners by centralizing the most technical parts of processing. For this lot, eight local farmers delivered freshly harvested coffee cherries to the mill on the same day they were picked. When the cherries arrived, the team measured their Brix (sugar content) and pH to ensure quality and consistency. From there, the cherries were sealed in large, airtight tanks and left to ferment for five days. After fermentation, the cherries were moved to raised drying beds beneath a parabolic dryer, where they slowly dried over the course of about 30 days. This careful, extended drying helps stabilize the coffee and develop the unique character of the final cup. Processing coffee can be quite the battle for small scale farmers, which is why Banexport established the Manos Juntas Micromill. They purchase from the producers and handle the whole processes, ensuring that the farmers can pour all their attention into producing the best beans possible! Altitude: 1400-2000m