Finca Belen Chiroso - Colombia, Friedhats | 250g

Chiroso is a variety quickly growing in popularity, and as it grows so does the mystique surrounding its origins. It was originally assumed to be a local mutation of caturra, looking similar but with longer shaped cherries, so it became colloquially known as “caturra chiroso” or “elongated caturra.” More recently, genetic testing has suggested that rather than being related to caturra, it is actually an Ethiopian landrace varietal that has taken hold in Colombia, making its origins and growth in popularity even more intriguing. Whatever the truth of the story is, we’re certainly glad Manuel got his hands on some. 

At the Belén farm, coffee cherries are picked by ripeness, then taken to fermentation tanks. Once filled with water, less dense cherries will float and be removed. The water is then drained, and the anaerobic fermentation begins. This fermentation continues for 144 hours, with the cherries breaking down and creating a juice that is temperature controlled to ferment amongst the cherries.  Once the fermentation period is complete, the beans are moved to African beds to dry for 20 days, being moved hourly.

Yes, yes, very cool- is het lekker? Flavour notes of watermelon candy, raisin and pineapple.