Edinson Argote, Quebraditas - Thermal Shock Bourbon Aji

Quebraditas – Huila
 
Tastes like: Kiwi, Lychee, Lemongrass
 
About This Coffee This striking coffee comes from Quebraditas, a farm in Colombia’s renowned Huila region led by Edinson Argote—a producer who has rapidly become a master of innovative processing. After honing his expertise at specialty buying stations and forward-thinking farms, Edinson and his partner, Luz Angela, founded Quebraditas with a singular focus on cultivating rare, high-value varieties. This lot features the exceptional Bourbon Aji, a unique cultivar celebrated for its bright, delicate, and deeply complex flavor profile.
 
Edinson’s background in fermentation science ensures that the quality of this rare variety is perfectly expressed through a meticulous Thermal Shock Washed process. By utilizing controlled fermentation, he builds a foundation of intense acidity and sweetness, which is then precisely halted using alternating hot and cold water "shocks." This technical maneuver locks the volatile aromatic compounds directly into the bean's structure. The result is a stunningly clean and vibrant cup, balancing lush notes of kiwi and lychee with the elegant herbal clarity of lemongrass.
 
Cup score: 87. We highly recommend this vibrant and complex coffee for filter brew methods, though it also makes for a beautifully bright espresso.