Curious Colombia Ricardo Lizcano Whole Bean

10oz / 283g Whole Bean
Notes: Blood Orange, Stone Fruit, Creme Brulee
Region: Algeciras, Huila
Producer: Ricardo Lizcano, El Suspiro
Varietal: Caturra
Process: Washed
Elevation: 1800 - 1850 m
 
From Curious:
 
"As soon as we cupped this coffee, we knew that we had to share it. This sweet and balanced coffee from Ricardo Lizcano performs beautifully across various brewing methods, making it an excellent choice for both pour-overs and automatic drip machines, as well as pulling a wonderful shot of espresso.
 
Ricardo, along with the team of pickers, harvests only the ripest cherries. The cherries are placed in the sorting area at El Suspiro farm, where the sorting team hand-sorts and floats them to remove any low-density, underripe, or defective cherries. Afterwards, the cherries undergo a 30-hour underwater fermentation, a critical step that enhances the coffee's flavor profile. This controlled fermentation carried by Ricardo allows the sugars, organic acids, and other compounds within the cherries to break down gradually, stimulating the development of a sweet and bright profile. ​The 30-hour fermentation period is carefully calibrated to strike the perfect balance between developing flavor complexity and preserving the coffee's inherent qualities. This results in a harmonious balance of sweetness and acidity, giving their washed coffees a bright and lively character."