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This new harvest from Leonid Ramirez showcases what the Tabi variety can express through experimental processing. Expect clear peach and papaya notes, tropical pineapple sweetness, and an intense, juicy acidity.
This coffee comes from La Cortina de Hierro farm, located at 1,900-1,950 meters above sea level in Génova, Quindío, Colombia. Leonid Ramirez began working in coffee as a harvester at a young age, and his interest in the crop continued to grow. As a high schooler, he began to dream of owning a farm. At age 25, he purchased his current farm with personal savings and help from family. An initial step in rejuvenating the farm was removing invasive eucalyptus trees, which helped renew the health of existing coffee plants. Although it took a few difficult years for positive results to emerge, he found success through coffee auction entries.
Thirteen years after purchasing Cortina de Hierro, Leonid partnered with Cofinet, the exporter who brought this coffee to the US. Cofinet offered guidance and technical support with experimental fermentation techniques. This microlot is 100% Tabi variety – a genetic hybrid of Timor, Bourbon, and Typica. The anaerobic washed process begins with careful hand-picking of only the ripest cherries, followed by 90 hours of anaerobic fermentation in sealed tanks. After depulping, the coffee is gently washed and placed on raised beds until it reaches ideal moisture content. This method creates the complexity and tropical fruit expression you'll find in the cup.