Subtext Coffee - Alirio Ortega

Tasting Notes: Raspberry, Black currant, Persimmon

Of the many growing regions in Colombia, the mountainous department of Huila in the south west of the country grows the most coffee. Huila enjoys a wide diversity of micro-climates, temperatures, altitudes and coffee varieties. In fact, coffee is grown in 35 of Huila's 37 municipalities. All of this means that the coffee coming out of this region is as diverse as the variables that influence its production. Alirio starts with a 28 hour in-cherry fermentation before de-pulping the coffee. Then, it is held for another 36-72 hour fermentation in plastic containers. The coffee is then washed, and dried for 20 days.