Colombia - Zarza

Taste notes: winegums, black tea, strawberry, wine-like
Variety: Colombia
Region: Bruselas, Huila
Altitude: 1750-1800 meters
Process: Natural
Producer: Jhonatan Gasca
Price paid to producer: $13,50

Shipping

Our coffees are roasted freshly every friday. After roasting shipping will take around 2-3 days. Keep in mind our coffee are standard shipped as whole beans. Write us in the order notes in case you would like your coffee grinded.

About this coffee

This year we found a beautiful coffee from Colombian producer Jhonatan Gasca. Last year we tasted a coffee from Zarza roasted by Replica and were blown away by its high acidity and sweet licorice. We selected a different coffee, natural processed with notes of black tea and fruity winegums and a strawberry aroma. 

Zarza

The coffee comes from a third generation family enterprise named Zarza Coffee. They are located in the mountains of Bruselas in Huila. Zarza as a name is linked to the family surname Gasca, symbolizing unity and commitment to excellence. The Gasca family developed projects grounded in innovation in processing, traceability and sustainability on the farms. Beyond coffee production, they integrated beekeeping as part of their agricultural ecosystem. From 2022 onward, Zarza refined its fermentation and oxidation management to accelerate coffee processing. These improvements make us and a lot of other people enjoy their passion, elegance and dedication to high quality Colombian coffee. 

Processing

Starting with whole ripe cherries, they initially briefly oxidize the coffee allowing the natural yeasts to activate and increase complexity before controlled fermentation. 

While extended natural fermentation they focus on the development of fermented aromatics while being aware of not overfermenting the coffee though temperature management and a sealed environment. A slow natural drying follows for 20 to 30 days depending on climate conditions. After a stabilization of the dried cherries in bags for 10 to 20 days the coffee ends up into a moisture content of 10 to 11 percent. Despite extended natural processing, the coffee has a soft sweetness and acidity. 

Recipe

- Flower dripper/V60/Origami with Cafec TH3 paper
- 16 gram to 250 grams of water;
- Grinded finer than average;

0:00 - 45 grams + gentle swirl
0:40 - 150 grams
1:40 - 250 grams + gentle swirl
2:45-3:15 end