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Region: Caicedonia, Valle del Cauca, Colombia. Variety: Red Bourbon — a traditional Arabica variety prized for its excellent cup quality, particularly when grown at higher elevations. Process: Washed. The cherry skin and pulp are removed, followed by removal of the remaining mucilage before washing and drying. The documented lot was dried on raised beds, producing a cup with clear fruit character and lively acidity. Farm / Producer: Finca Manantiales del Frontino, produced by Andrés Felipe Londoño and his team. Altitude: Approximately 1,700–1,800 masl. Taste Profile Aroma: Suggested from the published cup notes: red apple, sweet citrus and honey. Body: A rounded impression, supporting the coffee’s fruit character and sweetness. Flavour: Red apple and mandarin, complemented by honey and brown sugar. Sweetness: Honey-like and gently caramelised, with brown-sugar notes. Acidity: Lively and fruit-driven, recalling crisp apple and mandarin citrus.
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