ROCKET SUMMER - Kenya

A washed Kenyan lot from Ruthagati Coffee Factory in Nyeri County, grown at high elevation. Raspberry, Ribena, and lemon curd notes bring a bright, classic Kenyan profile.

Colombia, HuilaVarietal: Pink BourbonProcess: Washed, Thermal ShockAltitude: 1850masl Blood Orange, Bergamot, Lemon Meringue The Quebraditas project, spanning two adjoining farms in the mountainous Oporapa region of Huila, Colombia, has become a celebrated hub for rare cultivars and innovative post-harvest processing. Spearheaded by passionate producer Edinson Argote alongside Luz Angela Rojas, the 18 hectare estate sits at an optimal altitude of 1600 to 1850 metres above sea level. While the original family plot, Chorro Alto, maintains traditional varieties, the dedicated Quebraditas acreage focuses entirely on exotic lots, including prized selections like Sidra, Laurina, Maragesha, and Orange Bourbon. Driven by a commitment to elevate the reputation of Oporapa, Argote pairs strategic shade canopy management and organic soil nutrition with highly technical processing methods. These advanced techniques, frequently utilising precise oxidation phases, specific yeast inoculations, and meticulous thermal shock washes, lock in distinct flavour profiles. The resulting coffees yield complex, dessert like sweetness and vibrant stone fruit or floral notes, establishing Quebraditas as a shining example of modern, quality driven Colombian viticulture.

An EA sugarcane decaf from farmers in Minas Gerais, Brazil, built around Catuai and Mundo Novo varieties with nougat, plum, and pecan notes.

A washed Red Bourbon from Mutambu Commune in Burundi's Mumirwa region, processed by Migoti Coffee for cherry blossom, green grape, and tinned pear notes.