Colombia, Encanto Maracaturra
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Colombia, Encanto Maracaturra

LimeOrange SherbetKiwi

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Producer Felipe Arcila Farm/Mill Jardines del Encanto Location Quindío, Colombia Altitude 1,850 masl Process Cold Natural Cultivar Maracaturra Harvest 2026 Expect notes of Lime, Orange Sherbet, Kiwi Maracaturra is a cross between Maragogype, famous for its oversized beans, and the compact Caturra. It was developed in Nicaragua and is rarely seen in Colombia, so Felipe Arcila brought it over himself to grow at 1,850 metres at Jardines del Encanto in Quindío. Processed as a cold natural, the whole cherries dry slowly under cool conditions, and the result is a cup of real intensity. The acidity is vivid and electric, sharp lime and orange sherbet, with ripe kiwi carrying the sweetness through to the finish.

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Coffee data

Origin
Colombia
Region
Quindío
Producer
Felipe Arcila
Process
Natural
Process detail
Cold Natural
Variety
Maracaturra
Altitude
1,850 masl

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