Limited Single-Estate Farm Release

Micro-Roasted to Order | NET WT 12 OZ (340 G)

This Chiroso from Carlos Emilio’s Los Alpes farm in El Virgel, Santa Bárbara is a refined single-estate expression of one of Colombia’s most distinctive cultivars. Grown at elevation in Antioquia’s highlands, it highlights Chiroso’s natural clarity, honeyed sweetness, and delicate spice, delivering a cup defined by balance and composure rather than intensity.

Carefully washed and dried under controlled conditions, this estate lot presents a syrupy, layered profile with bright fruit lift and gentle warmth. Notes of ripe pear and red berry lead, supported by golden honey, soft molasses, chamomile, and subtle woody spice. The body is smooth and cohesive, finishing clean and lingering, with a quiet elegance that reflects both the cultivar’s character and the farm’s meticulous attention to detail.

The Farmer Details

Sourced from Carlos Emilio’s Los Alpes farm in El Virgel, Santa Barbara, Antioquia, Colombia—a 39-year-managed farm at 1,850 m above sea level. Carlos grows Chiroso, Caturra, and Gesha varietals with meticulous care, producing expressive, aromatic, and fruit-forward coffees. Limited availability ensures a rare, high-quality lot direct from the farm.

Roast Levels & Flavor Profiles

Light-Medium Roast — Honeyed sweetness remains at the forefront, joined by ripe pear, red berry, and soft molasses undertones. The cup is lively yet rounded, with chamomile and light spice lifting the finish while maintaining a syrupy mouthfeel and refined clarity.

Medium Roast — Deeper molasses and golden honey tones take center stage, balanced by subtle dried fruit, pear skin, and woody cardamom. The body is full and layered, carrying delicate tea-like florals into a warm, spiced finish with smooth, lingering sweetness.

The Coffee Details

Origin — Colombia (Renowned for high-altitude estates producing world-class, specialty-grade coffees)

Region — El Virgel, Santa Barbara, Antioquia (Fertile volcanic soils and ideal microclimates yielding complex, vibrant flavors)

Altitude — 1,850 m (High elevation ensures slow bean maturation, bright acidity, and exceptional clarity)

Processing — Wet Process (Washed) (Expertly washed to enhance sweetness, clarity, and refined flavor notes)

Drying Method — Covered Sun-Dried (Meticulously dried to perfection, preventing defects and preserving nuance)

Cultivar Detail — Chiroso (Rare varietal with bright fruit, syrupy sweetness, and delicate spice character)

Grade — Excelso (Top commercial grade recognized in Colombia)

Screen Size — 15+ (Large, uniform beans for clean, balanced extraction)

Appearance — 0.0 Primary & Secondary Defects Per 12 OZ (340 G) Bag (Competition-grade quality, exceptionally clean)

Cupping Score — 89 Points (High-quality, expressive cup with vibrant acidity and layered flavors)

Farm Gate Certified — Coffee purchased directly from the farm or cooperative, ensuring farmers are paid fairly and transparently while maintaining exceptional, traceable bean quality

Storage Method — Individually Double Vacuum Sealed (Ensuring maximum freshness and protection from moisture, oxygen, and flavor loss)

Resting Period — Whole bean rests best 7–10 days post roast—ground coffee can be opened upon delivery