Roaster’s Report - Colombia Finca La Secreta Lychee

Source: Genuine Origin

Producer: Juan Carlos Mejia

Country: Colombia

Growing region: Antioquia

Elevation: 1700-2050 masl.

Coffee varietal: Caturra

Processing: Anaerobic coffee processing is a fermentation method that deprives the coffee beans and microbes of oxygen. As carbon dioxide builds up in the tanks, pressure grows and acids like lactic acid develop, which create distinct flavor profiles in the coffee beans.

At Finca La Secreta, Juan Carlos Mejia took the anaerobic process further. In this new process he added lychee fruit, natural fruit concentrates, & yeasts & microbes the process.

Coffee description: We taste notes of lychee, peach and tropical fruits.

Cup Score: 90

Green coffee transparency: 130lbs @ $12.50/lb, June 2024 (Commodity coffee price: $2.21lb. Why is this important? Coffee pricing is complex and multifaceted, and sharing what we paid is an incomplete picture, but we believe in sharing the data we have available, hoping that will embolden others to do the same, with the ultimate goal of getting producers fairer pay for their excellent work.)

Length of Relationship: Genuine Origin, since 2017.

If you want to learn more about how we would brew this coffee, click here for our brew guides. This coffee can be brewed with any method, but really shines as filter or pour over.